E-Flite F-16 Falcon EDF Jet Smart BNF Basic w/ SAFE Select

Description

The F-16 Fighting Falcon was originally developed for the U.S. Air Force and approved for production more than 40 years ago.

This multirole fighters advancements in technology and capabilities have kept it active to the present day with air forces worldwide. The E-flite F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) is an Extra Scale model based on the single seat F-16C variant which entered production in 1984. The F-16C brought improved cockpit avionics and radar for all-weather capability with beyond-visual-range AIM-7 and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles. This replica is nearly as large as other 90mm EDF models, yet the efficient power system delivers better overall performance and longer flight times when using common 6S 40007000mAh batteries. The 3-tone gray finish is easy to customize using your choice of the included squadron markings while Extra Scale details and functional features including the most scale-like landing gear installed on an F-16 EDF model yet combine to deliver an unmatched flying experience!
High Performance Fighting Falcon

Features

• Scale replica of the world-renowned fighter flown by the U.S. and numerous allied air forces
• The Smartest, most detailed and best handling high-performance F-16 EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model yet
• Factory-applied 3-tone gray trim scheme with decal sheets to apply four different choices of squadron markings
• Extra Scale details including molded-in panel lines, simulated antennas, indicators, sensors and much more
• Functional Extra Scale features including LED navigation and landing lights, full-flying stabs and more
• Includes optional-use and easy to install/remove ordnance including six missiles and three drop tanks
• V2 12-blade 80mm fan delivers excellent top speed and vertical performance plus turbine-like sound
• Factory-installed, high-power 6S-compatible 2100Kv brushless inrunner motor and 100-amp ESC
• 100-amp Spektrum Avian Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, motor RPM and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
• Fits a wide range of 6S batteries from 4000-7000mAh to deliver class-leading flight times and performance
• Spektrum AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX technology
• Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
• The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X technology
• Nine factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages
• Electric retracts with scale-like painted, articulated and shock-absorbing struts
• Sequenced, servo-operated nose and main gear doors with molded in details
• Plastic capped strakes, hatch edges and opening for added durability to prevent damage and paint chipping
• No glue required for assembly and can be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery
• Two-piece wing that bolts into place and a magnetically secured nose cone
• Convenient top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail and a pilot figure
• Optional simulated afterburner LED ring available separately
• Extremely durable, fully molded EPO airframe

Extra Scale Details

The F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF features an accurate outline and an abundance of Extra Scale details including molded-in panel lines and hatches, simulated antennas, indicators, sensors and much more. And, unlike other similar class models that require you to spend more to buy them separately, it includes a full complement of optional-use and easy to install/remove ordnance including six missiles plus three drop tanks.

Detailed Durability

Construction with fully molded EPO material makes it possible to replicate complex details and shapes in a lightweight yet durable form. The result is an outstanding scale appearance thats easy to maintain and delivers the best possible flight experience. Plus, the plastic capped strakes, hatch edges and opening improve durability to prevent damage and paint chipping during handling and when installing/removing batteries.

Easy Assembly

No glue is required for assembly and you can have the F-16 ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery! The stabs plus the two-piece wing bolt into place and can easily be removed for convenient storage and transport.

Customizable Trim Scheme

Decal sheets with four different choices of squadron markings are included so you can customize the factory-painted 3-tone gray finish.

Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage

Already own a Spektrum transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make getting into the air quickly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, finish any final assembly, and fly!

If this is your first model of its type, or you want an extra margin of safety while familiarizing yourself with the airplane, you can enable the optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection technology built into the receiver. No programming is required. Simply change up the binding sequence as directed in the manual.

With SAFE Select enabled, you get:

• Pitch and Bank Angle Limits
• Automatic Self-Leveling
• Easy Switch AssignmentNo Complex Programming Required

If you dont want to enable the SAFE Select features, just bind the receiver normally and it will function like a standard AS3X receiver.

Specifications

• Approximate Assembly Time Less than 1 hour
• Battery Sold Separately
• Charger Sold Separately
• Completion Level Bind-N-Fly Basic
• Fan Size 80mm EDF
• Under 250g FAA Weight Limit No
• Power Type Electric
• Material EPO
• Minimum Required Radio At least 6-channel
• Motor Size 3280-2100Kv 4-pole Inrunner (installed)
• Product Length 57.08″ (1450 mm)
• Product Weight 5.9 lbs (2665 g) without battery 7.4 lbs (3375 g) with 6S 5000mAh 30C battery (sold separately)
• Radio Sold Separately
• Receiver Included
• Retracts Included
• Servos Included
• Skill Level Level 3
• Speed Control Included
• Technology AS3X and SAFE
• Trim Scheme Colors Gray, with 4 decal sets
• Wingspan 39.37″ (1000 mm)

In The Box

• (1) E-flite F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF
• (1) Spektrum Avian 100A Brushless Smart ESC (installed)
• (1) 2100Kv Brushless Inrunner Motor (installed)
• (1) V2 80mm 12-Blade EDF unit (installed)
• (9) Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
• (1) Spektrum AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver (installed)
• (1) Electric Tricycle Retractable Landing Gear (installed)
• (1) Product Manual

Needed to Complete

• (1) Full-range 6-7+ Channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 Compatible Transmitter
• (1) 6S 22.2V 40007000mAh 30+C LiPo with EC5 or IC5 Connector
• (1) Compatible LiPo Charger

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