E-Flite A-10 Thunderbolt II 64mm EDF Jet BNF Basic w/AS3X & SAFE Select

This is the E-Flite A-10 Thunderbolt II 64mm EDF Jet Bind-N-Fly Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies.

As the primary Close Air Support aircraft of the U.S. Air Force, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is often affectionately called the "Warthog" due to its aggressive look, and because it's a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The nose - often decorated with painted teeth - is equipped with a GAU-8 Avenger 30mm gatling gun that unleashes the destructive bite of armor-piercing incendiary rounds. The E-flite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF is a scale replica of the iconic aircraft that served with distinction in operations Desert Storm, Desert Fox, Enduring Freedom and others. It delivers excellent top speed and unlimited vertical performance, while also featuring fantastic handling and being the easiest to fly hog yet when it's equipped with exclusive Spektrum AS3X and SAFE Select technologies.

Features

• The easiest to fly and best handling high-performance A-10 twin EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model yet
• Scale replica of the iconic aircraft flown by the U.S. Air Force for Close Air Support and other missions
• Functional features including LED navigation lights, operational flaps and twin rudders
• Scale details including removable ordnance, molded-in panel lines and more
• Twin 11-blade 64mm fans deliver unlimited vertical performance and excellent top speeds up to 100+ MPH
• Factory-installed, high-power 6S-compatible brushless motors, 40-amp ESCs and a separate BEC
• Fits 6S batteries from 3200-4000mAh to deliver class-leading performance and flight times
• Spektrum AR636 6-channel receiver with industry-leading 2.4GHz DSMX technology
• Easy 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 servos with precise ball-link equipped linkages
• Electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts for operation from a variety of surfaces including grass
• Easy to install/remove one-piece composite reinforced wing with hands-free connection system
• Convenient top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail and a pilot figure
• Factory-applied "Flipper" camouflage trim scheme and finish
• Extremely durable, fully-molded EPO airframe

Featuring an all-new design, the E-flite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet is the highest-performance and best-handling model of the popular U.S. Air Force aircraft yet. Its twin 11-blade, 64mm fans are powered by high-RPM brushless motors that are paired with 40A ESCs wired to use a single 6S 3200–4000mAh battery. This perfectly engineered power system produces excellent top speed - up to 100+ MPH in level flight - and unlimited vertical performance while also delivering class-leading flight times. The separate BEC and nine factory-installed digital servos with ball-link equipped linkages deliver precise and reliable control. A long list of functional features includes LED navigation lights, operational flaps, twin rudders and electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts so you can fly from a variety of surfaces, including grass fields. And details including removable ordnance, molded in panel lines, a cockpit with pilot figure and more add to the incredible scale looks. Plus it arrives factory-finished in the rare "Flipper" three-tone gray camouflage trim scheme that looks great on the ground and in the air. And it all adds up to deliver a "Hog" that's practically sized so it's easier to store and transport while also offering an unmatched flying experience you'll enjoy flight after flight!

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!

This Bind-N-Fly Basic model is equipped with a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX receiver featuring AS3X (Artificial Stabilization-3-aXis) technology that works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence. The result is a heightened sense of stability and precision that makes you feel like you're flying a much larger, expertly tuned aircraft.

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
  • These envelope limits keep the airplane from rolling or pitching upside down. They also prevent excessive climb or dive angles.
• Automatic Self-Leveling
  • The airplane instantly returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in the center position. It's also helpful for keeping the wings level during takeoffs/launches and landings.
• Easy Switch Assignment - No Complex Programming Required
  • The simple procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select features on and off doesn't require any complex programming and takes just a few seconds.

If you don't 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
Approximate Flight Time: 3:30 - 4:00 minutes
Fan Size: 64mm EDF
Flaps: Yes
Material: EPO
Motor Size (2): 2840-2200Kv
Retracts: Yes
Speed: 95mph (153kph)
Length: 41.77 in (1061mm)
Wing Area: 340 sq in (21.9 sq dm)
Wingspan: 45.23 in (1149mm)

Requires

Full-range 6-7+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
6S 22.2V 3200-4000mAh 30+C LiPo with EC5 or IC5 connector
Compatible LiPo charger