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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! It's designed to be compatible with 4S batteries and for experienced RC pilots to afford and fly.
Key Features
- An officially-licensed* replica of the world's fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft that offers a flying experience unlike any other model
- Twin 40mm fans and outrunner motors compatible with popular 4S 2200mAh 30+C batteries
- Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
- Includes an extra set of optional-use, red-painted vertical stabilizers that snap into place for improved visibility
- Almost completely factory-assembled and ready to fly right out of the box
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
Needed to Complete
- Full-range 5+ channel Spektrum DSMX compatible transmitter
- 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 30+C LiPo with EC3™or IC3 Connector
- Compatible LiPo charger
Introduction
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 that's scaled to be practical for more RC pilots to afford and fly! It's 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 can't get anywhere else!
Features
- An officially-licensed* replica of the world's 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 moulded-in finger grips plus automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode when flying over grass or other suitable surfaces
- Fully-moulded 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
Overview
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. It's ready to bind to your 5+ channel DSMX®/DSM2® equipped transmitter, plus you'll 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-moulded 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 aluminium-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 moulded-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 can't 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, it's 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!
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 so you enjoy a sense of stability and precision that makes it 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.
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 centre 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. For UMX models like this one, SAFE Select is automatically assigned to channel 5 (Gear) so you can turn it on and off with any switch assigned to that channel (switch A by default on most Spektrum computer transmitters).
*LOCKHEED MARTIN, SR-71, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used with permission.
- Wingspan: 505 mm
- Battery type: 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 30+C LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector (not included)
- Motor type: Brushless, 1820-6800Kv 6-Pole
- Weight: 594 g
- Length: 955 mm
Finance Options
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Novuna Personal Finance Available on this product
| DEPOSIT |
MONTHS |
APR |
MONTHLY PAYMENTS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE |
| 24 Month Credit |
| £22.50 |
24 |
19.9% |
24 x £10.14 |
£265.86 |
| 36 Months Credit |
| £22.50 |
36 |
19.9% |
36 x £7.35 |
£287.10 |
| 48 Months Credit |
| £22.50 |
48 |
19.9% |
48 x £5.98 |
£309.54 |
| Buy Now Pay Later 48 months (6 months Deferred) |
| £22.50 |
48 |
24.9% |
48 x £7.05 |
£360.90 |
| Buy Now Pay Later 48 months (10 months Deferred) |
| £22.50 |
48 |
24.9% |
48 x £7.46 |
£380.58 |
| Buy Now Pay Later 48 months (12 months Deferred) |
| £22.50 |
48 |
24.9% |
48 x £7.88 |
£400.74 |
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