UMX A-10 Thunderbolt II: Tiny Terror Takes Flight Ready to Rip in Your Hands BNF Basic
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Product Details
The E-flite® UMX™ A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 30mm EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) ultra micro jet is updated and upgraded for more durability and power — while AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select technology make it easier to fly for more pilots in more places!
Key Features
- Spektrum receiver with industry-leading 2.4GHz DSMX® technology
- Completely factory-assembled and ready to fly right out of the box
- Strengthened airframe including a carbon fiber reinforced fuselage and nose
- Real-time battery voltage telemetry via compatible Spektrum™ transmitters
- Fits 450–850mAh LiPo batteries for a wide range of performance and flight times
In The Box
- (1) E-flite® UMX™ A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 30mm EDF with:
- (2) Brushless Outrunner Motors (installed)
- (2) 30mm EDF units (installed)
- (1) Spektrum Receiver with (2) Brushless ESCs (installed)
- (1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete
- (1) Full-range 5+ Channel Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® Compatible 2.4GHz Transmitter
- (1) 2S 7.4V or 3S 11.1V 450–850mAh 30C LiPo with IC2® Connector*
- (1) Compatible LiPo Charger and IC2® Charge Lead
- *The SPMX8503S30 Battery Requires G2 Compatible Charger and IC2-IC3 Adpater (SPMXCA320)
- *Please Note – Spektrum IC2 Connectors and Charge Leads ARE NOT Compatible with EC2 Connectors
Introduction
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately called the 'Warthog' due to its aggressive look and unique Close Air Support (CAS) capabilities, is one of the most iconic U.S. Air Force aircraft of all time — valued highly for its excellent maneuverability at low speeds and altitude, and for being an accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. With its affordable and practical ultra micro size, the updated and upgraded E-flite® UMX™ A-10 Twin 30mm EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet now enables more RC pilots to fly an exciting 'Hog' replica in more places! It’s also more durable and more powerful, with a stronger, carbon-fiber reinforced nose and airframe and a 2S and 3S-compatible power system matched to 30mm fans. This Bind-N-Fly® Basic aircraft comes equipped with exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select technologies and provides real-time battery voltage telemetry to compatible transmitters, making it easier than ever for more pilots to fly and enjoy.
Features
- Scale replica of the iconic aircraft flown by the U.S. Air Force for Close Air Support and other missions
- The easiest to fly and best handling ultra micro A-10 EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model yet
- Improved vertical performance and speed compared to other ultra micro class EDF models
- More powerful 2S and 3S-compatible outrunner motors with larger diameter 30mm fans
- Fits 450–850mAh LiPo batteries for a wide range of performance and flight times
- Strengthened airframe including a carbon fiber reinforced fuselage and nose
- Real-time battery voltage telemetry via compatible Spektrum™ transmitters
- Spektrum receiver with industry-leading 2.4GHz DSMX® technology
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
- Easy to fly with optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
- Completely factory-assembled and ready to fly right out of the box
- Stronger removable landing gear with steerable nose wheel
- Full 4-channel control with functional dual rudders
- Factory-applied 'desert camo' trim scheme finish
Overview
The E-flite® UMX™ A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 30mm EDF ultra micro jet is the most practical and easiest to fly A-10 RC model yet! New upgrades make this replica of the iconic U.S. Air Force aircraft easier for a wider variety of experienced pilots to enjoy — including those with limited EDF experience. The BNF® Basic model’s industry-leading Spektrum™ 2.4GHz technology binds to your 5+ channel DSMX®/DSM2® transmitter for full 4-channel control, plus the benefits of exclusive AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select technologies. It’s 100% factory-assembled and ready to deliver an authentic A-10 jet flying experience almost immediately. The fully-molded airframe features a factory-applied 'desert camo' trim scheme and is strengthened with a carbon fiber reinforced fuselage and nose. Factory-installed twin brushless power systems feature more powerful 2S and 3S-compatible outrunner motors with larger diameter 30mm fans, for improved vertical performance and speed compared to other models in its class — plus longer-than-average EDF flight times when using the recommended 450–850mAh LiPo batteries. Use the included fixed landing gear with steerable nose wheel to taxi, take off and land on paved, packed dirt or grass surfaces at large parks and fields. Or leave the landing gear off for more speed and vertical performance plus easy over hand launches and landings on grass. With the A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 30mm EDF, you can start flying your first mission within minutes!
Video Overview
Exclusive Technologies
This UMX™ A-10 is equipped with exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X®, SAFE® Select and telemetry 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 to make this the easiest to fly Warthog ever! It will also provide real-time flight battery voltage and other telemetry data to Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/G3 and 8 G2, the DX9, the NX6, 8 and 10, the iX12, iX20 and others).
Higher Performance
The factory-installed twin brushless power systems feature larger diameter 30mm fans with more powerful 2S and 3S-compatible outrunner motors. This upgraded power system setup delivers higher performance than the 28mm fans and 2S-compatible motors installed in previous UMX™ models to offer unmatched speed and vertical performance, plus longer-than-average EDF flight times when using the recommended 450–850mAh 30+C LiPo batteries with an IC2® connector.
More Durable
The fully-molded and strengthened airframe includes a carbon fiber reinforced fuselage and nose. The result is a more durable model that looks great and is still lightweight to deliver the best possible flight experience!
Gear Options
You can use the included fixed landing gear with steerable nose wheel to taxi, take off and land on smooth surfaces. Or you can leave the landing gear off for more speed and vertical performance plus easy over hand launches and landings on grass.
Fully-Factory Assembled
The A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 30mm EDF arrives 100% factory-assembled and ready to fly right out of the box! It’s equipped with industry-leading Spektrum& 2.4GHz technology that binds to your 5+ channel DSMX®/DSM2® equipped transmitter so you can be flying within minutes of opening the box.
Please note – Spektrum IC2 connectors and charge leads ARE NOT compatible with EC2 connectors
Product Specifications
Approximate Assembly Time None Required Battery Sold Separately CG (Center of Gravity) 1.25 - 1.34' (32 - 34mm) back from the leading edge of wing at the root Charger Sold Separately Completion Level Bind-N-Fly Basic Fan Size 30mm EDF Flaps No Power Type Electric Landing Gear Fixed, tricycle type Material EPO Motor Size 8800Kv Outrunner 8-Pole Product Length 20.31' (516 mm) Product Weight 4.2oz (120g) w/o battery, 6.8oz (192g) with 850mAh 3S 30C battery Radio Sold Separately Receiver Included Recommended Motor Battery 3S 850mAh Servos Included Skill Level Level 2 Speed Control Included Technology Smart Wing Loading 83.7sq in (5.40 sq dm) Wingspan 22.12' (562 mm)
