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$309.99
Highly Detailed WWI Biplane with Modern Performance
The E-flite SE5A Bind-N-Fly Electric Biplane brings a refreshing view on an old classic! Often referred to as the “Spitfire of World War One” and considered by many pilots to be the best British single-seat fighter of the time, the Royal Aircraft Factory (RAF) SE5 was instrumental in regaining and maintaining allied air superiority in mid-1917. E-flite has faithfully recreated this with many scale details including the iconic pilot with a scarf! Either scale flying or stretching its legs, the SE5A has something for every pilot to enjoy.
About the SE5A Biplane:
Scale Details
This biplane features many scale details including molded-in ribs, radiator and exhaust details, machine guns, and a pilot figure with a scarf, plus optional-use elastic flying wires. This plane also features functional details like large scale main wheels and a hidden steerable tailwheel, along with wings and struts that bolt and snap into place for easy assembly and disassembly.
Performance
When people see an RC biplane, especially a WWI biplane, you might not be thinking of aerobatics. The SE5 pushes the limits of what you might expect this plane capable of. While fully designed to give a modern take on vintage performance, this plane excels at scale flying and giving a realistic look in the air. Crank up the throws and this plane changes to an extreme machine perfectly performing aggressive aerobatics. This plane can deliver a fun, compact airplane for beginner and intermediate pilots.
Electronics
This Bind and Fly model comes factory equipped with a powerful motor paired with a Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC. Four digital metal gear servos ensure your control surfaces respond quickly and reliably. This BNF Basic version is also equipped with a factory-installed Spektrum AR631+ receiver featuring exclusive and enhanced AS3X+ along with optional-use SAFE Select technologies.
Features:
- Modern-day features and technologies plus unexpected capabilities and performance
- Specially tuned motor compatible with 3S and 4S batteries
- 3S and 4S 2200–3200mAh batteries deliver a wide range of performance and flight times
- Four factory-installed digital and metal-geared servos for precise and reliable control
- Large main wheels plus a hidden steerable tailwheel to operate from paved, dirt, and some grass surfaces
- Fast and easy snap plus bolt-together assembly – no glue or special tools required
- Large and convenient top-mounted hatch provides easy access to the battery
- Includes many scale molded details
- 45-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, RPM, and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
Includes:
- (1) E-flite SE5a 900mm
- (1) Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
- (4) Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
- (1) Spektrum Avian 45-Amp Smart Lite Brushless ESC (installed)
- (1) Spektrum AR631+ 6-Channel Receiver with AS3X+ and SAFE Select (installed)
Needed To Complete:
- (1) Full-range 4–5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
- (1) 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 2200–3200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
- (1) Compatible LiPo charger
Specifications:
- Length: 28.2in (713mm)
- Wingspan: 35.4in (900mm)
- Weight: 38.2oz (1084g)
- Material: EPO
- Power Source: Electric
- Input Voltage: 3-4S LiPo (11.1-14.8V)
- Motor: Brushless
- Connector: IC3
- Skill Level: 2 - Some Experience Required
- Assembly Level: BNF*
*Tech Note: Bind-&-Fly aircraft come equipped with all on-board electronics and still require a compatible transmitter for operation. Please check the Needed to Complete to make sure you have everything you need to get up in the air!