E-Flite SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF Jet, BNF Basic

Description

Aviation enthusiasts and RC pilots have dreamed of flying an SR-71, and now the E-flite® SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF can make that dream a reality! Its designed to be compatible with 4S 2200mAh batteries and for experienced RC pilots to afford and fly.

Features

An officially-licensed* replica of the worlds fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft that offers a flying experience unlike any other model
The most affordable, practical and easiest to fly SR-71 EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model yet
Twin 40mm fans and outrunner motors compatible with popular 4S 2200mAh 30+C batteries
Real-time overall battery voltage, current and other telemetry data via compatible transmitters
Spektrum receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading 2.4GHz 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
Four factory-installed servos for separate aileron, elevator and nose gear steering control
Take off from and land on smooth surfaces using the included landing gear plus steerable nose wheel
Remove the landing gear and utilize the molded-in finger grips plus automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode when flying over grass or other suitable surfaces
Fully-molded and extremely durable EPO airframe with plastic and composite reinforcements throughout
Includes an extra set of optional-use, red-painted vertical fins that snap into place for improved visibility
Almost completely factory-assembled and ready to fly right out of the box
Factory-applied, fully-painted finish with optional-use Habu decal

The Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most unique and iconic aircraft of all time. Developed in the 1960s to fly faster and higher than all other airplanes and missiles of the time, the SR-71 holds world records for sustained altitude (85,069 feet) and speed (2,193.2 mph/Mach 3.3). With the E-flite® SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF, you can own a replica thats scaled to be practical for more RC pilots to afford and fly! Its compatible with popular 4S 2200mAh batteries and is equipped with exclusive Spektrum AS3X and optional-use SAFE Select technologies to make it the easiest to fly Blackbird yet. Optional-use fixed landing gear with a steerable nose wheel makes it easy to taxi, takeoff, and land on smooth surfaces, or you can leave the gear off for more speed and vertical performance when flying over grass. Best of all, it arrives factory-finished and nearly ready to fly right out of the box to offer an authentic SR-71 flying experience you cant get anywhere else!

Aviation enthusiasts and RC pilots have dreamed of flying an SR-71 someday, and now the E-flite® SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF can make that dream a reality! It arrives mostly factory-assembled and ready to fly right out of the box, including a factory-installed control unit featuring a Spektrum receiver equipped with exclusive AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select technologies. Its ready to bind to your 5+ channel DSMX®/DSM2® equipped transmitter, plus youll receive real-time telemetry data, including overall battery voltage, current, and more with Smart and non-Smart batteries when using compatible Spektrum radios featuring AirWare software. Twin 40mm fans and brushless outrunner motors are compatible with affordable and common 4S 2200mAh 30+C batteries while delivering an excellent blend of performance and flight times. The fully-molded EPO airframe features panel lines and other scale surface details, along with plastic-reinforced fuselage chines plus composite reinforcements in the nose and throughout to make it extremely durable while also keeping it lightweight. A rubber nose cone with pitot tube and the vertical fins including an additional set of optional-use red painted fins that offer improved visibility snap into place for easy removal/replacement. The fixed landing gear plus steerable nose wheel, featuring tires that replicate the look of the unique aluminum-infused tires used on the full-scale aircraft, make it possible to taxi, takeoff, and land on smooth surfaces. You can also fly without the landing gear installed for more speed and vertical performance while utilizing the molded-in finger grips and automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode for easy hand launching over and landings on grass. Either way, the E-flite SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm delivers an incomparable flying experience you simply cant get with any other RC model!

Skill Level 3 Experience Required

Skill Level 3 aircraft, like this one, are suitable for more experienced RC pilots who already have the skills to assemble, set up and fly similar class models. And although this is the easiest to fly SR-71 model yet, its not a suitable first-ever RC aircraft for new pilots or first-ever EDF (Electric Ducted Fan)/jet model for intermediate to experienced RC pilots. You should have the experience and skills necessary to successfully fly high-performance EDF models like the E-flite Habu SS (Super Sport) 50mm or 70mm, the Viper 70mm and/or larger EDF models before attempting to fly the SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF.

Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, the SR-71 is not a suitable first-ever RC model and we recommend learning to fly with one of our purpose-built trainer aircraft such as the E-flite® Habu STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 70mm EDF. It's equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes almost everything needed to fly (except for a compatible LiPo battery and charger that are sold separately) and is a perfect choice if you're a new RC pilot!

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!

Exclusive Technologies

This is the first SR-71 Blackbird model equipped with exclusive Spektrum AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence to deliver a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you're flying a much larger airplane. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limits along with automatic self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch to make this an easier to fly Blackbird.

Telemetry Capability

The SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF is equipped with a control unit including a receiver and ESCs that provide a variety of real-time power system-related telemetry data including overall battery voltage, current draw, and more when using Smart and non-Smart batteries to compatible Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6, 8 and 10, iX12, iX14, iX20 and others) while you fly.

High Power EDFs

The factory-installed brushless power systems feature 40mm fans with high-RPM outrunner motors. This twin power system setup is designed to deliver an excellent blend of performance and flight time with popular 4S 2200mAh 30C+ batteries.

Gear Options

You can install the included fixed landing gear with a steerable nose wheel featuring tires that replicate the look of the unique aluminum-infused tires used on the full-scale aircraft to taxi, take off and land on smooth surfaces. Or you can leave the landing gear off for more speed and vertical performance plus easy hand launches over and landings on grass while utilizing the molded-in finger grips and automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode.

Durable Design

The EPO airframe features molded-in panel lines and other scale surface details, along with plastic-reinforced fuselage chines plus composite reinforcements in the nose and throughout, to make it extremely durable yet also lightweight. The result is an outstanding scale appearance that's easy to maintain and delivers the best possible flying experience.

Factory Assembled

The SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF arrives nearly 100% factory-assembled and ready to fly right out of the box! The only assembly thats required is to snap the black vertical fins or the additional set of red painted fins that offer improved visibility into place. Then program and bind your 5+ channel Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® equipped transmitter to the factory-installed receiver and you can be flying within minutes of taking it out of the box!

Factory Finished

The factory-applied and fully-painted plus decal finish not only looks great but also replicates the Habu markings of 17958, including an optional-use decal for the nose.

WHATS IN THE BOX?

(1) E-flite® SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF with:
(4) Spektrum Linear Servos (installed)
(2) Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motors (installed)
(1) Spektrum Control Unit with (1) Receiver and (2) Brushless ESCs (installed)
(1) Product Manual

What you need

Full-range 5+ channel Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter
4S 14.8V 2200mAh 30+C LiPo with EC3 or IC3® Connector
Compatible LiPo charger

Specifications

Brand

E-Flite