E-flite F-16 Thunderbird 70mm BNF Basic Electric Ducted Fan Jet Airplane (815mm) w/AS3X

The General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 is one of the most recognized and successful single-engine fighters in the world. Its amazing performance and capabilities are why the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team chooses to operate it with distinction at airshows around the globe. The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF jet is a scale replica that delivers incredible performance while also being easy to fly when it’s equipped with exclusive AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies (included with BNF Basic version only).

The E-flite F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF jet is a replica of the iconic aircraft flown by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Like the full-scale airshow thriller, this F-16 has an incredibly wide flight performance envelope—from slow and stable high-alpha flight to amazing high-speed and vertical capabilities. At its core is a 6S-compatible brushless motor and a 70-amp ESC that are matched to a 12-blade fan to deliver an abundance of speed, thrust and a turbine-like sound. Factory-installed electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts make it possible to take off and land on a wider variety of surfaces–including grass—while keeping ground handling smooth and delivering a realistic jet experience. The composite reinforced EPO airframe is lightweight yet strong, and the digital, metal-geared servos plus ball-link equipped linkages provide precise control. And it all combines to deliver one of the easiest to fly yet highest-performance and most capable F-16 models ever! 

Features:

• The easiest to fly high-performance F-16 EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model yet!
• Scale replica of the iconic aircraft flown by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team
• 12-blade 70mm fan delivers excellent top speed and vertical performance plus turbine-like sound
• Factory-installed high-power 6S compatible brushless inrunner motor and 70-amp ESC
• Fast and precise factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages
• Steerable nose wheel and electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts for operation from a variety of surfaces including grass
• Spektrum 6-channel receiver with industry-leading DSMX® technology
• Easy to fly with optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
• The unmatched stability and precision of AS3X® technology
• Includes a decal sheet to choose and apply the Thunderbird number designation of your choice
• Easy final assembly with removable wings and a magnetically-secured nose cone
• Convenient top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail and a pilot figure
• Durable yet lightweight, composite reinforced EPO airframe

Specifications:
Wingspan: 815mm
Overall Length: 1260mm
Flying Weight: 2090g
Motor Size: 2860-1850kv (70mm EDF)
Radio: 5+ Channel DSMX/DSM2 (not included)
Servos: 6
Trim Scheme Colors: Red, White, and Blue
CG (center of gravity): 110mm to 95mm from LE
Speed Control : 70amp minimum
Recommended Battery: 22.2v 6s 2900-4000mAh with EC5 connector (not included)
Aileron: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Rudder: Yes
Throttle: Yes
Flaps: No
Retracts: Yes
Control Throw (Ailerons): +-18mm Low, +-26mm High
Control Throw (Elevator): +-14mm Low, +-18mm High
Control Throw (Rudder): +-16mm Low, +-20mm High
Control Throw (Flaps): N/A
Scale: 70mm EDF
Landing Gear: Yes
Steering: Yes
Assembly Time: 1-3 Hours

Includes: 

• (1) F-16 Thunderbird 70mm EDF Airplane
• (1) 6 Channel Spektrum Receiver with SAFE and AS3X Technology (installed)
• (1) Product Manual

Needed To Complete:

• Full-range 6+ Channel transmitter with DSMX®/DSM2® technology
• 3200–4000mAh 6S 22.2V LiPo flight battery with EC5™ connector
• Suitable LiPo battery charger
• CA Glue (for final assembly)

This product was added to our catalog on December 18, 2018