E-flite F-16 Thunderbird 70mm BNF Basic Electric Jet Airplane (815mm) W/AS3X & SAFE Select

This is the E-fliteF-16 Thunderbird 70mm BNF Basic Electric Ducted Fan Jet Airplane. It is a scale replica of the iconic aircraft flown by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team.  This F-16 has an outstanding wide envelope of performance.  It can go from slow and stable high-alpha flight to an incredible high-speed and vertical climb. It comes with a 6S-compatible brushless motor and a 70-amp ESC that are matched to a 12-blade fan to deliver fantastic speed, thrust and a turbine-like sound. The factory-installed electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts make it possible to take off and land on a wider variety of surfaces. 

• 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 in-runner 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 AR631 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

Airfoil Shape: Fully symmetrical

Approximate Assembly Time: 1 – 3 hours

Approximate Flight Time: 3 – 4 minutes

Battery: Sold Separately

CG (Center of Gravity): 3.7 – 4.3″ (95 – 110mm) from leading edge of wing

Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Fan Size: 70mm EDF

Flaps: No

Flying Weight: 2001-25000g

Power Type: Electric

Landing Gear: Electric retracts

Material: Foam

Minimum Required Radio: 6-channel

Motor Size: 1850Kv

Motor Type: Brushless

Product Length: 49.5″ (1257 mm)

Product Weight: 73.7oz (2090g)

Radio: Sold Separately

Receiver: Included

Recommended Motor Battery: 22.2v 6s 4000mAh 50C w/IC5 or EC5 connector

Retracts: Included

Skill Level: Level 2

Speed Control: Included

Steering: Steerable nose wheel

Technology: AS3X and SAFE

Trim Scheme Colors: Red, white and blue

Wing Area: 299 sq in (20.4 sq dm)

Wingspan: 32.1″ (815 mm)

• (1) F-16 Thunderbird 70mm EDF Airplane
• (1) 6 Channel Spektrum AR631 Receiver with SAFE and AS3X Technology (installed)
• (1) Product Manual

• Full-range, 6–7+ Channel DSMX/DSM2 transmitter
• 4000mAh 6S 22.2V LiPo flight battery with an EC5 or IC5 connector
• Compatible LiPo charger