E-Flite Viper 70mm EDF Jet BNF (Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select)

Description

Specifications

• Updated and upgraded with a higher performance power system, Smart electronics, shock-absorbing struts, and softer tires, plus a higher visibility color scheme
• The best choice for a first "full-house" and high-performance jet for low-time to experienced EDF pilots
• A scale jet model with incredibly smooth sport airplane handling and amazing aerobatic capability
• Expertly engineered and optimized ducting for incredibly efficient performance without "cheater" holes
• 12-blade 70mm fan delivers excellent top speed and vertical performance plus turbine-like sound
• Upgraded and factory-installed 6S-compatible 3060-1900Kv brushless inrunner motor plus 85A ESC
• Extremely wide performance envelope and speed range, capable of top speeds up to 120+ MPH
• Popular 6S 3200–4000mAh 30+C batteries deliver excellent performance and flight times
• 85-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current draw, RPM, and other data – with Smart and non-smart batteries – via compatible transmitters
• Optional-use thrust reversing to help shorten rollout after landing and for other special ground handling capabilities
• Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading 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
• Functional and factory-installed flaps for shorter takeoffs and landings plus improved slow-flight performance
• Steerable nose wheel and electric retracts with upgraded shock-absorbing struts for operation from a variety of surfaces
• Softer tires to reduce bouncing when landing on paved and other hard surfaces
• Eight fast and precise digital, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages
• No glue is required for assembly and can be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery
• Easy to install/remove one-piece wing with updated design to prevent stress cracks
• Lightweight yet strong and durable composite-reinforced EPO construction
• Large top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail, and pilot figure
• Unique and highly-visible trim scheme by Aircraft Studio Design

Technical specifications

• Wingspan: 43.31" / 1100 mm
• Overall Length: 40.39" / 1026 mm
• Weight (with battery): with recommended battery 65.5 oz / 1856g
• Motors: Brushless 3060-1900Kv
• LiPo compatibility: 6S
• Recommended battery: 22.2V 3200mAh 6S 50C LiPo Battery with EC5 or IC5 Connector
• ESC: 85A (Included)
• Servos: 8x Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (Included)
• Radio: Full-range 6–8+ channel Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter (not included)
• Flaps: Yes
• Retracts: Included
• Material: EPO
• Connector: IC5
• Technology: Smart, AS3X and SAFE
• Power Type: Electric

Includes

• E-flite Viper 70mm EDF Jet BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select
• 1x Spektrum Avian 85A Smart Lite Brushless ESC (installed)
• 1x Spektrum 1900Kv Brushless Inrunner Motor (installed)
• 8x Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
• 1x Spektrum AR631 6-Channel Receiver (installed)
• E-flite Viper 70mm EDF Product Manual

Requires

• Full-range 6–8+ Channel Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® Compatible Transmitter
• Battery 6S 22.2V 3200–4000mAh 30+C LiPo with EC5 or IC5 Connector
• Compatible LiPo charger

Skill Level 2 – Some Experience Required

Skill Level 2 aircraft, like this one, are suitable for RC pilots who already have some experience and the skills to assemble, set up, and fly similar class models. And although this BNF Basic version is equipped with AS3X and optional-use SAFE Select that makes it easier to fly than PNP versions, it's not a suitable first-ever RC aircraft for new pilots, a "next step after a trainer" model for low-time RC pilots, or first EDF (Electric Ducted Fan)/jet model for intermediate pilots. You should have the experience and skills necessary to successfully fly simpler EDF models like the E-flite Habu SS (Super Sport) 50mm or 70mm, F-15 Eagle 64mm, and/or higher performance sport models like the V900 and V1200, or warbirds like the 1.2m and 1.5m series models, before attempting to fly the Viper 70mm EDF.

It's equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully! 

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 mid-sized Viper model is 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! If you don't want to enable the SAFE Select features, simply bind the receiver normally and only AS3X will be active.

Smart Technology

The exclusive Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC provides a variety of real-time power system-related telemetry data including overall battery voltage, current draw, motor RPM, and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers (including the AR631) and Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6 to 20, iX12 to 20 and others) while you fly. Plus, optional-use motor/thrust reversing can help shorten rollout after landing and offers other special ground handling capabilities (7–8+ channel transmitter required for reversing).

Higher Performance

The 12-blade 70mm fan, upgraded 1900Kv brushless inrunner motor and 85-amp ESC combine with your 6S 3200–4000mAh 30+C LiPo battery to deliver nearly unlimited vertical performance and a fantastic speed range with virtually instantaneous throttle response. But what makes the experience truly rewarding is the amazing sound produced by the power system—it's almost like a real turbine engine.

Functional Flaps 

The factory-installed, fully-functional flaps offer improved slow-flight capability and performance while also making it possible to take off and land in shorter distances and at slower speeds. This makes the Viper 70mm a perfect first "full-house" jet model for those moving up from simpler EDF models.

Electric Retracts 

The steerable nose wheel and wide-spaced main gear feature reliable electric retract units equipped with metal components to deliver excellent ground handling. Upgraded shock-absorbing struts make it possible to operate from a variety of paved, dirt and even some grass surfaces, plus the softer tires reduce bouncing when landing on hard surfaces.