E-flite F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF Jet BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select
The E‑flite F‑16 Thunderbirds 70 mm EDF is a scale replica of the USAF Thunderbirds demonstration jet, updated with a high-performance 6S power system, Smart electronics, and optional thrust reversing—making it one of the highest-performing yet easiest to fly EDF jets available.
Features
- Updated with high-performance 6S-compatible 3060 1900 Kv brushless inrunner motor and 85 A Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC
- 12-blade 70 mm fan delivers turbine-like sound and excellent vertical speed capability
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with AS3X stabilisation and optional SAFE Select flight envelope protection
- Telemetry-capable ESC reports battery voltage, current draw, motor RPM and more via Smart LiPo or non‑Smart batteries
- Optional thrust reversing function (requires 7+ channel transmitter)
- Factory-installed electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts and steerable nose wheel
- Rugged composite-reinforced EPO foam airframe with scale details and Thunderbird paint scheme
- Decal sheet included to apply Thunderbird number of your choice
- Removable wings and magnetic nose cone simplify assembly and transport
- Clear cockpit canopy with pilot figure and full detail ready for flight
What’s in the box
- F‑16 Thunderbirds 70 mm EDF BNF Basic aircraft
- Spektrum AR631 6-channel receiver (installed)
- Spektrum Avian 85 A Smart Lite ESC (installed)
- Brushless inrunner motor 3060‑1900 Kv (installed)
- Six digital metal-geared servos (installed)
- Electric retracts and wing sweep components (installed)
- Product manual
Needed to complete
- Full-range Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 transmitter (6+ channels minimum)
- To enable SAFE Select: 7+ channel transmitter
- To enable thrust reversing: 8+ channel transmitter required
- 6S 22.2 V LiPo battery (3 200–4 000 mAh, 30 C+) with EC5 or IC5 connector
- Compatible LiPo battery charger
- Optional: Spektrum Smart ESC Programmer (SPMXCA200) to enable thrust reversing
Specifications
- Fan size: Twin 70 mm, 12-blade EDF units
- Motor: Factory-installed 3060‑1900 Kv brushless inrunner
- ESC: Spektrum Avian 85 A Smart Lite with telemetry
- Receiver: Spektrum AR631 with AS3X and optional SAFE Select
- Servos: Six digital metal-geared servos
- Retracts: Electric, with shock-absorbing landing gear struts
- Material: Composite-reinforced EPO foam
- Performance envelope: Capable of >100 mph, near-unlimited vertical with 6S battery
- Technology: AS3X, SAFE Select, real-time telemetry, optional thrust reversing
- Completion level: Bind‑N‑Fly Basic
- Skill level: Intermediate to advanced (Level 2+) necessary for thrust reversing
- Surface operations: Electric retracts and steerable nose gear support grass and pavement
$3,687.90
Original: $12,293.00
-70%E-flite F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF Jet BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select—
$12,293.00
$3,687.90
Description
The E‑flite F‑16 Thunderbirds 70 mm EDF is a scale replica of the USAF Thunderbirds demonstration jet, updated with a high-performance 6S power system, Smart electronics, and optional thrust reversing—making it one of the highest-performing yet easiest to fly EDF jets available.
Features
- Updated with high-performance 6S-compatible 3060 1900 Kv brushless inrunner motor and 85 A Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC
- 12-blade 70 mm fan delivers turbine-like sound and excellent vertical speed capability
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with AS3X stabilisation and optional SAFE Select flight envelope protection
- Telemetry-capable ESC reports battery voltage, current draw, motor RPM and more via Smart LiPo or non‑Smart batteries
- Optional thrust reversing function (requires 7+ channel transmitter)
- Factory-installed electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts and steerable nose wheel
- Rugged composite-reinforced EPO foam airframe with scale details and Thunderbird paint scheme
- Decal sheet included to apply Thunderbird number of your choice
- Removable wings and magnetic nose cone simplify assembly and transport
- Clear cockpit canopy with pilot figure and full detail ready for flight
What’s in the box
- F‑16 Thunderbirds 70 mm EDF BNF Basic aircraft
- Spektrum AR631 6-channel receiver (installed)
- Spektrum Avian 85 A Smart Lite ESC (installed)
- Brushless inrunner motor 3060‑1900 Kv (installed)
- Six digital metal-geared servos (installed)
- Electric retracts and wing sweep components (installed)
- Product manual
Needed to complete
- Full-range Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 transmitter (6+ channels minimum)
- To enable SAFE Select: 7+ channel transmitter
- To enable thrust reversing: 8+ channel transmitter required
- 6S 22.2 V LiPo battery (3 200–4 000 mAh, 30 C+) with EC5 or IC5 connector
- Compatible LiPo battery charger
- Optional: Spektrum Smart ESC Programmer (SPMXCA200) to enable thrust reversing
Specifications
- Fan size: Twin 70 mm, 12-blade EDF units
- Motor: Factory-installed 3060‑1900 Kv brushless inrunner
- ESC: Spektrum Avian 85 A Smart Lite with telemetry
- Receiver: Spektrum AR631 with AS3X and optional SAFE Select
- Servos: Six digital metal-geared servos
- Retracts: Electric, with shock-absorbing landing gear struts
- Material: Composite-reinforced EPO foam
- Performance envelope: Capable of >100 mph, near-unlimited vertical with 6S battery
- Technology: AS3X, SAFE Select, real-time telemetry, optional thrust reversing
- Completion level: Bind‑N‑Fly Basic
- Skill level: Intermediate to advanced (Level 2+) necessary for thrust reversing
- Surface operations: Electric retracts and steerable nose gear support grass and pavement
