Product Details
The E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF is an affordable and convenient high-performance EDF sport jet that's perfect for low-time RC pilots making their "next step" into jet flying - and it's one of the best everyday EDF models for more experienced pilots, too!
Key Features
- A scaled down version of the popular Habu STS and SS 70mm EDFs that's more affordable and convenient for more pilots to fly in more places
- Unique airframe design delivers incredible low-speed handling and slow speed performance that makes it one of the easiest to fly jets EVER
- Popular and affordable 3S 1300-2200mAh batteries deliver excellent performance and flight times
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX technology
- 4-channel control including a functional rudder and 4 factory-installed servos for full aerobatic capability
In The Box - (1) E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF with:
- (1) Spektrum AR631 6-Channel Receiver
- (1) Spektrum Avian 30A Brushless Smart Lite ESC
- (1) Brushless Outrunner Motors
- (4) Servos
- (1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete - Full-range 4-5+ channel Spektrum DSMX compatible transmitter
- 3S 11.1V 1300-2200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
- Compatible LiPo charger
The Jet For Just About Everyone
Based on one of the best first and high-performance EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) sport jet platforms ever designed — the legendary Habu — the E-flite® Habu SS 50mm EDF is the most affordable and convenient version yet, scaled down from the popular Habu STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE®) and SS (Super Sport) 70mm EDFs. It's the first-ever 50mm class model from E-flite, the perfect first-ever EDF for low-time RC pilots making the transition into jet flying, and one of the best-ever everyday sport jets for experienced pilots! The power system is compatible with extremely common and popular 3S 1300–2200mAh batteries and features a Spektrum™ Avian™ 30-amp Smart Lite ESC. The BNF® Basic version also includes an AR631 receiver that delivers real-time telemetry data along with the benefits of exclusive AS3X® and SAFE Select technologies — making it an ideal "next step" for anyone who has learned to fly successfully with a trainer.
Features
- A scaled down version of the popular Habu STS and SS 70mm EDFs that's more affordable and convenient for more pilots to fly in more places
- Based on one of the best first and high-performance EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) sport jet platforms ever designed — the legendary Habu
- Unique airframe design delivers incredible low-speed handling and slow speed performance that makes it one of the easiest to fly jets EVER
- Specially tuned brushless motor and 50mm 12-blade fan compatible with extremely common 3S batteries
- Popular and affordable 3S 1300–2200mAh batteries deliver excellent performance and flight times
- 30-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, RPM and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
- Compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular E-flite® and HobbyZone® trainer airplane models
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology
- Easy to take off, fly and land with optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
- 4-channel control including a functional rudder and 4 factory-installed servos for full aerobatic capability
- Includes optional-use fixed landing gear with a steerable nosewheel for improved ground handling
- Easy to hand launch and belly land without the landing gear installed
- Lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced EPO construction
- Factory-finished in a high-visibility trim scheme
- Fast and easy assembly – no glue required
Easy To Fly And Extremely Fun
The E-flite® Habu SS (Super Sport) 50mm EDF is perfect for low-time to experienced pilots looking for a hassle-free, fun to fly high-performance EDF sport jet. The unique and optimized design of its lightweight yet durable, composite-reinforced EPO airframe improves low-speed handling and slow speed performance to make it one of the easiest to fly jets EVER! Unlike other 50mm class models, it also has a functional rudder for added control and aerobatic capabilities. Inside, a Spektrum™ Avian™ 30-amp Smart Lite ESC and high-power brushless outrunner motor are ready to drive the 12-blade 50mm fan with a wide range of 3S batteries. Install a 1300mAh battery to keep the weight down, an 1800mAh battery for an excellent blend of performance, or a 2200mAh battery for maximum power delivery and long flight times. With Smart and non-Smart batteries, the ESC can also provide a variety of real-time power system telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more via compatible receivers (including the AR631) and Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters. Wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel offers great ground handling for easier takeoffs and landings on surfaces ranging from paved runways to dirt and even short grass. It's also easy to hand launch and belly land without the landing gear installed. The Habu SS 50mm EDF arrives factory-finished in a high-visibility trim scheme with the power system, servos, and receiver (BNF® Basic version only) factory-installed. You'll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
If you're completely new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft, 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 (www.horizonhobby.cc/HabuSTSRTF). 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) version includes everything needed to fly in one box and is the perfect choice if you're a new RC pilot.
Bind-N-Fly Completion Level AdvantageAlready own a SpektrumT 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.
- Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
- Fan Size: 50mm EDF
- Motor Type: Brushless Outrunner
- Motor Size: 2628-4900Kv brushless 6-pole outrunner
- ESC: 30A Smart Lite (included)
- ESC Features: Real-time telemetry capability, optional-use thrust reversing
- Receiver: Spektrum AR631 (included)
- Receiver Features: 6-channel, DSMX technology, AS3X stabilisation, optional SAFE Select, fly-by range telemetry
- Servos: 4x (factory-installed)
- Battery: 3S 11.1V 1300–2200mAh LiPo (sold separately)
- Battery Connector: IC3/EC3
- Wingspan: 27.56 inches (700mm)
- Length: 30.51 inches (775mm)
- Weight: Approximately 577g with 3S 1300mAh LiPo; 424g without battery
- Material: EPO foam (composite-reinforced)
- Flaps: No
- Control: 4-channel including functional rudder
- Aerobatic Capability: Yes, full 4-channel control with rudder
- Landing Gear: Optional fixed tricycle with steerable nose wheel
- Landing Options: Fixed gear available or hand launch with belly landing
- Trim Scheme: White/Grey/Orange high-visibility
- Assembly Time: Less than one hour
- Assembly Type: No glue required
- Skill Level: Level 2 - NS (Novice/Sport)
- Power Type: Electric
- Minimum Required Radio: Full-range 4-channel DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
- Compatible Transmitters: Spektrum DXS, DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6, NX8, NX10, iX12, iX20 and others with DSMX/DSM2
- Telemetry Compatibility: Real-time telemetry via compatible Spektrum AirWare transmitters and AR631 receiver (motor RPM, current, battery voltage)
- Thrust Reversing: Optional-use via compatible ESC and transmitter switch
- Included Technologies: Smart ESC, AS3X, SAFE Select (optional-use)
- Scale Classification: 50mm class (Ultra Micro)
- Flying Style: EDF Jets, Ultra Micro electric
- In The Box: E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF, Spektrum AR631 receiver (installed), Spektrum Avian 30A Smart Lite ESC (installed), Brushless outrunner motor (installed), 4 servos (installed), Product manual
- Needed to Complete: Full-range 4–5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter, 3S 11.1V 1300–2200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 connector, Compatible LiPo charger
Overview
The E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF is an affordable and convenient high-performance electric ducted fan sport jet that represents a significant milestone as the first-ever 50mm class model from E-flite. Based on one of the best first and high-performance EDF platforms ever designed — the legendary Habu — this scaled-down version brings professional jet flying capability to more pilots and more places across the UK. Whether you're searching for a ready-to-fly RC jet or looking to step up from trainer aircraft, the Habu SS 50mm EDF offers exceptional value and performance that appeals to both low-time RC pilots making their transition into jet flying and experienced pilots seeking an excellent everyday sport jet.
This Bind-N-Fly Basic model arrives with nearly everything pre-installed and ready to go, making it one of the most convenient entry points into EDF flying available to UK RC enthusiasts. The lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced EPO construction pairs with an optimised airframe that delivers incredible low-speed handling and slow-speed performance, making it one of the easiest jets to fly ever produced. Unlike other 50mm class models, the Habu SS includes a functional rudder for added control and full aerobatic capability, giving you far more flexibility in the air than comparable alternatives.
The unique design philosophy behind the Habu SS addresses a fundamental challenge with jet flying: jets are typically faster and harder to fly than prop-driven aircraft, which can make them intimidating for low-time pilots. E-flite's engineers have specifically optimised this airframe to improve low-speed handling and performance, transforming what could be a difficult learning curve into an enjoyable and accessible experience. Combined with exclusive Spektrum AS3X stabilisation and optional SAFE Select flight envelope protection, the Habu SS 50mm EDF gives you confidence whether you're launching on a grass field, dirt strip, or paved runway.
Key Features
- 12-blade 50mm EDF with tuned brushless motor — The high-performance 50mm electric ducted fan combined with a specially tuned 2628-4900Kv brushless outrunner motor delivers smooth, turbine-like sound and confident performance on common 3S LiPo batteries, providing the authentic jet experience without the complexity and cost of fuel-based turbines.
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with AS3X and SAFE Select — The included Spektrum AR631 6-channel receiver features industry-leading DSMX technology and exclusive AS3X (Artificial Stabilisation–3-aXis) that smooths out wind and turbulence effects to deliver a locked-in feel as though you're flying a much larger aircraft, with optional-use SAFE Select providing pitch and bank angle limits plus automatic self-leveling for extra safety margin.
- Spektrum Avian 30A Smart Lite ESC with real-time telemetry — The factory-installed electronic speed controller provides real-time power system data including motor RPM, current draw, battery voltage and more via compatible Spektrum receivers and AirWare-equipped transmitters, allowing you to monitor performance whilst flying and with optional-use thrust reversing to help shorten rollout after landing.
- Compatible with popular 3S 1300–2200mAh LiPo batteries — The power system runs on extremely common and affordable 3S 11.1V batteries, giving you flexibility to choose battery capacity based on your priorities: 1300mAh for light weight and quick flights, 1800mAh for excellent performance balance, or 2200mAh for maximum power delivery and longest flight times.
- Lightweight composite-reinforced EPO construction — The durable foam airframe combines the best qualities of light weight for excellent performance with structural integrity that withstands the demands of regular flying, all finished in high-visibility white, grey and orange trim scheme from the factory.
- Four factory-installed servos with full 4-channel control — Unlike other 50mm class jets with limited control authority, the Habu SS includes a functional rudder for added aerobatic capability and precise directional control, making it more versatile and fun to fly than competition models.
- Wide-stance tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel — Optional fixed landing gear with independent nose wheel steering provides excellent ground handling for easier takeoffs and landings on surfaces ranging from paved runways to dirt strips and even short grass, or remove the gear entirely for hand launches and belly landings with improved speed and vertical performance.
- Factory-finished and glue-free assembly — The model arrives almost completely assembled with power system, servos and receiver pre-installed; final assembly requires no glue or special tools and takes less than one hour, getting you airborne quickly and with confidence.
- Bind-N-Fly Basic completion level — If you already own a compatible Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 transmitter, this BNF model eliminates the need to purchase additional receivers or complicated binding procedures; simply bind to your existing radio and you're ready to fly.
Technical Performance
The Habu SS 50mm EDF demonstrates exceptional engineering across every component. The airframe measures 775mm in length with a 700mm wingspan, delivering a compact profile that fits in standard RC fields whilst maintaining the stability and control authority needed for sport flying. Weighing approximately 424 grams without battery or 577 grams with a 3S 1300mAh LiPo installed, the model achieves impressive power-to-weight ratio through the combination of the high-power 2628-4900Kv brushless outrunner motor and 12-blade 50mm fan. The Spektrum Avian 30A Smart Lite ESC is specifically calibrated for this power system, providing smooth throttle response and integrated battery monitoring via the included AR631 receiver. The composite-reinforced EPO foam construction offers an ideal balance of durability and weight savings compared to traditional materials, whilst the functional rudder control gives aerobatic capability typically unavailable in this class. The model operates reliably on 3S 11.1V batteries in the 1300–2200mAh range, with performance scaling smoothly across the battery capacity spectrum; lighter batteries keep overall weight down for enhanced manoeuvrability whilst heavier capacity batteries extend flight time and improve sustained power delivery. The optional-use thrust reversing capability, managed through the smart ESC, provides practical benefits for ground handling and can even be assigned to a transmitter switch for mid-flight reversing manoeuvres on compatible Spektrum systems.
What's in the Box
- E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF airframe
- Spektrum AR631 6-channel receiver (factory-installed)
- Spektrum Avian 30A Brushless Smart Lite ESC (factory-installed)
- Brushless outrunner motor (factory-installed)
- Four servos (factory-installed)
- Product manual
What You Need to Complete
- Full-range 4–5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter (the model is compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter and other full-range systems including DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6, NX8, NX10, iX12, iX20 and others)
- 3S 11.1V 1300–2200mAh LiPo battery with EC3 or IC3 connector
- Compatible LiPo charger
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Habu SS 50mm EDF suitable for beginners and first-time jet fliers? — Yes, this model is specifically designed as the perfect first-ever EDF for low-time RC pilots making the transition into jet flying. The unique airframe design delivers incredible low-speed handling and slow-speed performance, making it one of the easiest jets to fly ever, and the optional-use SAFE Select technology provides pitch and bank angle limits plus automatic self-leveling for extra confidence whilst learning.
- What battery does this jet need and how long does it fly? — The Habu SS 50mm EDF requires a 3S 11.1V LiPo battery in the 1300–2200mAh capacity range with EC3 or IC3 connector. A 1300mAh battery keeps weight minimal for quicker flights, an 1800mAh battery provides excellent performance balance, and a 2200mAh battery delivers maximum power and longest flight times. The exact flight duration varies based on flying style and battery capacity, but the power system is optimised for this popular battery range.
- What transmitter do I need and do I need to buy a separate receiver? — The BNF Basic model includes a Spektrum AR631 receiver, so you only need a Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter. If you already own a compatible transmitter such as the Spektrum DXS, DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6, NX8, NX10, iX12 or iX20, simply bind the receiver and you're ready to fly; no additional receiver purchase required.
- What makes the Habu SS different from other 50mm EDF jets? — The Habu SS includes a functional rudder for full aerobatic capability and precise control, whilst most competing 50mm class models lack this feature, limiting them to basic sport flying. The unique airframe design optimises low-speed handling, making it significantly easier to fly than comparable jets. Additionally, the optional-use thrust reversing capability and real-time telemetry from the Smart Lite ESC provide capabilities typically found only in larger, more expensive models.
- Can this jet take off and land without landing gear? — Yes, the Habu SS 50mm EDF is easy to hand launch and can belly land on grass without the landing gear installed, which removes weight and improves speed and vertical performance for pilots who have fields with suitable landing surfaces. The optional fixed landing gear with steerable nose wheel is available for easier ground handling on paved runways, dirt strips, or when you prefer traditional takeoffs and landings.
- Does this model have AS3X and SAFE technology? — Yes, the BNF Basic version is equipped with exclusive Spektrum AS3X (Artificial Stabilisation–3-aXis) technology as standard, which smooths out wind and turbulence effects. Optional-use SAFE Select is also built into the receiver and provides pitch and bank angle limits plus automatic self-leveling; you can enable these features through a simple binding procedure or disable them to fly as a standard aircraft if preferred.
- What is the assembly time and how much building is required? — Assembly time is less than one hour. The power system, servos, and receiver arrive factory-installed, and the airframe is largely pre-assembled. Final assembly requires no glue or special tools, making this one of the quickest ready-to-fly jets available to get you airborne immediately after charging your battery.
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