E-FLITE F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm

Radio-Controlled Planes for RC Pilots

Overview

The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF jet is the Smartest and most detailed high-performance model of the iconic airshow aircraft yet! Extra Scale details, including molded-in panel lines, simulated antennas, indicators, sensors and more, take realism to the next level. Functional Extra Scale features include LED navigation and landing lights, full-flying stabs, optional-use flaperons, sequenced gear doors plus the most scale-like retractable landing gear installed on an F-16 EDF model yet. Both versions include nine factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos, and with the ARF Plus version you can install the compatible receiver and an 80mm EDF power system of your choice — from another similar class model or using other compatible components.

The BNF® Basic version includes a V2 12-blade 80mm fan, high-power 2100Kv brushless inrunner motor, and a 100-amp Spektrum Avian™ Smart ESC to deliver fantastic performance with popular 6S 4000–7000mAh LiPo batteries – plus an incredible turbine-like sound. This efficient power system provides better performance and longer flight times than the 6S-compatible power systems used in similar-sized models powered by 90mm EDFs. It's also equipped with a factory-installed Spektrum™ AR8360T receiver featuring exclusive AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select technologies. When using compatible transmitters, the receiver and Smart ESC supply overall battery voltage, current, motor RPM and other telemetry data in real-time – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – along with optional-use motor reversing to shorten rollouts after landing and for other special ground handling capabilities. Constructed of molded EPO with plastic-capped strakes, hatch edges and openings to prevent damage to the fully-painted white plus red and blue finish during handling and when installing/removing batteries, this F-16 assembles without glue and can be ready to fly in much less time than other similar class models!

Features:

  • The Smartest and most detailed 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
  • Fully painted white plus red and blue trim scheme with factory-applied stars and other 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
  • 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 – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers and transmitters
  • Optional-use thrust reversing to help shorten rollout after landing and for other special ground handling capabilities
  • Fits a wide range of 6S batteries from 4000-7000mAh to deliver class-leading flight times and performance
  • Spektrum™ AR8360T 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
  • Functional, optional-use flaperons pre-programmed for proper operation with AS3X and SAFE Select
  • Nine (9) 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
  • Two-piece wing with hands-free connections that bolts into place and a magnetically secured nose cone
  • No glue required for assembly and can be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery
  • 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

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