Product Description
Eflite Viper 64mm EDF Jet BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select
Like the full-scale ViperJet, the E-flite Viper 64mm EDF delivers fighter-jet looks and performance with low-wing prop-driven airplane handling so more pilots can enjoy flying a jet! It's a scale EDF that flies smoothly and handles like a sport airplane — yet is also capable of incredible top speeds and aerobatics. But what truly sets it apart is how easy it is to hand launch or take off, fly, and land, which makes it the class-leading choice for a wide variety of pilots. No glue or special tools are required for assembly, and you can have it ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery! The lightweight, composite-reinforced EPO airframe is factory-finished in the now iconic Aircraft Studio Design trim scheme. And the seven factory-installed digital servos with ball-link equipped linkages deliver crisp and precise control at every speed. It's also equipped with functional LED navigation and landing lights, along with factory-installed flaps for shorter takeoffs and landings plus improved slow-flight performance. The optional-use landing gear features a steerable nosewheel and shock-absorbing trailing-link struts, or you can remove it — without using any tools — for more speed and vertical performance when flying over grass! Molded-in finger grips make it easier to hand launch, plus the BNF Basic version also offers an automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode to make it one of the easiest to launch models in its class.
Features:
- 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
- 11-blade 64mm fan delivers excellent top speed and vertical performance plus a turbine-like sound
- Factory-installed 4S-compatible 2840-3150Kv brushless outrunner motor plus 70A ESC
- Extremely wide performance envelope and speed range, including class-leading top speeds
- 70-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
- Receiver loaded with a Smart Transmitter Model File that allows you to import all settings for NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive and enhanced AS3X+ technology
- Steerable nose wheel plus shock-absorbing, trailing-link struts for operation from a variety of surfaces
- No tools required to remove the landing gear for improved speed and vertical performance when flying over grass
- Easier to hand launch with molded in finger grips and the automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode
- No glue is required for assembly and can be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery
- Factory-installed flaps for shorter takeoffs and landings plus improved slow-flight performance
- One-piece wing with hands-free servo connections for easy installation/removal
- Seven fast and precise digital servos with ball-link equipped linkages
- Functional LED navigation and landing lights for improved visibility and orientation
- Large and convenient top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail, and pilot figure
- Lightweight yet strong and durable composite-reinforced EPO construction
- Magnetically-secured and easily removable/replaceable nose cone
- Unique and highly-visible trim scheme by Aircraft Studio Design
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 Viper is easier to fly than the larger models, it's not a suitable first-ever RC aircraft for new pilots or first-ever EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model for low-time RC 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, other similar jet models, or high-performance prop-driven models, before attempting to fly the Viper 64mm EDF.
Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, the Viper 64mm 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 (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) 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.
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 (6–7+ channel transmitter required for reversing).
High Performance
The 11-blade 64mm fan, brushless outrunner motor and 70-amp ESC combine with your 4S 2200mAh 50+C to 3200mAh 30+C LiPo battery to deliver excellent 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.
Gear Options
You can install the included fixed landing gear with shock absorbing, trailing-link struts and a steerable nose wheel – without the use of any tools – to taxi, take off from, and land on smooth and short grass surfaces. Or you can leave the landing gear off for more speed and vertical performance plus easy hand launches over and landings on longer grass while utilizing the molded-in finger grips and automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode.
Functional Flaps
The factory-installed 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 64mm a perfect next jet model for those moving up from simpler EDF models.
Unmatched Capability
The Viper design offers incredible handling across a wide speed range and flight envelope. From slower-than-expected landings and low-speed passes to high-speed flybys, the airframe and power system combine to deliver unbelievable performance and aerobatic capability so you can perform giant loops, rolls, knife edge flight, snaps, tumbles, and other maneuvers almost effortlessly.
Durable Precision
The lightweight yet durable EPO airframe is composite reinforced for added strength. And the seven factory-installed digital servos with ball-link equipped linkages deliver crisp and precise control at every speed.
Easy Assembly
No glue is required for assembly, and you can have the Viper ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery! Plus, it's factory-finished in an exclusive and unique, highly-visible trim scheme by Aircraft Studio Design.
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. 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.
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.
Specs
Approximate Assembly Time Less than 1 hour
Completion Level Bind-N-Fly Basic
Connector Type IC3
Fan Size 64mm EDF
Flaps Yes
Lighting LED Navigation and Landing Lights
LiPo Compatibility 4S
Material EPO
Minimum Required Radio Full-range 5–7+ channel Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter
Motor Size 2840–3150Kv
Motor Type Brushless
Power Type Electric
Product Length 36.7" (932 mm)
Product Weight 32 oz. (910g)
Recommended Battery 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 50C+ to 3200mAh 30+C LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Connector
Skill Level Level 2
Technology AS3X+, SAFE Select, Smart
Trim Scheme Colors Yellow
Wingspan 42.2" (1072 mm)
Includes
(1) Viper 64mm EDF with:
(7) Spektrum Digital Servos (installed)
(1) Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
(1) Spektrum Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite Brushless ESC (installed)
(1) Spektrum AR631+ 6-Channel Receiver with AS3X+ and SAFE Select (installed)
(1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete
(1) Full-range 5–7+ channel Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter
(1) 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 50+C to 3200mAh 30+C LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Connector
(1) Compatible LiPo charger
