Introduction
The Viper was designed to deliver fighter-jet looks and performance with low-wing sport airplane stability so more pilots could enjoy flying a jet. The E-flite® Viper 70mm EDF is true-to-form both in its appearance and how it delivers a high-performance jet experience like no other, whether you've flown many jets before or even if it's your first jet model ever. It delivers incredible speed, vertical performance and aerobatic capability while also being easy to take off and land–especially when it's equipped with exclusive AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies .
Features
- The best choice for a first EDF jet model because it's easy to take off, fly and land
- A scale jet model with incredibly smooth sport airplane handling and amazing aerobatic capability
- 12-blade 70mm fan delivers excellent top speed and vertical performance plus turbine-like sound
- Factory-installed high-power 6S compatible brushless motor and 70-amp ESC
- Functional and installed flaps for shorter takeoffs and landings plus improved slow-flight performance
- Fast and precise factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages
- Steerable nose wheel and electric retracts with sprung wire struts for operation from a variety of surfaces including grass
- Spektrum™ 6-channel AR631 receiver with industry-leading DSMX® technology (BNF® Basic version only)
- Easy to fly and land with optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection (BNF® Basic version only)
- Unmatched stability and precision of AS3X® technology for smoother flight performance (BNF® Basic version only
- No glue required for assembly and can be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery
- Large and convenient top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail and pilot figure
- Strong and easy to install/remove one-piece composite reinforced wing
- Lightweight yet strong and durable EPO construction
- Unique and highly-visible trim scheme by Aircraft Studio Design
Overview
The Viper 70mm EDF offers smooth, sport airplane-like handling plus incredible performance and aerobatic capability that makes it the perfect choice for experienced and first-time jet pilots alike. At its core is a 6S-compatible brushless motor and 70-amp ESC that are matched to a 12-blade fan to deliver an abundance of speed, thrust and a turbine-like sound. Functional, factory-installed flaps and electric retracts are included to provide the best jet experience and the widest flight envelope possible. Assembly is fast and simple with a one-piece wing and stabilizers that bolt into place–no glue required. The detailed cockpit is integrated with the large top-mounted hatch that makes flight battery access as easy and convenient as possible. Digital, metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages provide precise control, and the lightweight yet strong EPO airframe adds to the durability and precision. But what truly sets the Viper 70mm EDF apart, and helps make it the BEST choice for a first jet model, is how easy it is to take off, fly and land. It's a scale jet that flies smooth and handles like a sport airplane, with stability that makes it feel rock-solid so all you have to do to make your jet pilot dreams come true is advance the throttle.
High-Power EDF
The 12-blade 70mm fan combined with the high-RPM brushless motor, 70-amp ESC and a 6S 3200-4000mAh LiPo battery delivers nearly unlimited vertical performance and an incredible 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.
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.
Electric Retracts
The steerable nose wheel and wide-spaced main gear feature reliable electric retract units equipped with durable metal components and sprung wire struts for operation from a variety of surfaces including paved runways and even grass.
Durable Precision
installed digital, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages deliver crisp and precise control at every speed.
Amazing Performance
The Viper design offers incredible handling across a wide speed range and flight envelope. From slower-than-expected landings and low-speed passes to 100+ MPH high-speed flybys, the airframe and power system combine to deliver unbelievable performance and aerobatic capability so you can perform smooth rolls, giant loops, knife edge flight and other maneuvers almost effortlessly.
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.
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. 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.
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 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.
Viper 70mm EDF BNF Basic AS3X And SAFE Select Specfications:
- Airfoil Shape: Fully symmetrical
- Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour
- Approximate Flight Time: 4+ min
- Battery: Sold Separately
- CG (Center of Gravity): 3.14 - 3.5" (80 - 90mm) back from LE of wing at root
- Charger: Sold Separately
- Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
- Fan Size: 70mm EDF
- Flaps: Yes
- Flying Weight: 251-2000g
- Power Type: Electric
- Material: EPO
- Minimum Required Radio: 6+ Channel
- Minimum Speed Control: 70A
- Motor Size: 2860-1850Kv
- Motor Type: Brushless
- Product Length: 40.4" (1026 mm)
- Product Weight: 67-70 oz (1899-1984g)
- Radio: Sold Separately
- Receiver: Included
- Recommended Motor Battery: 6S 22.2V 3200–4000mAh 30C+ LiPo with EC5™ or IC5® connector (sold separately)
- Retracts: Included
- Servos: Included
- Skill Level: Level 2
- Speed Control: Included
- Technology: SAFE Select
- Wingspan: 43.3" (1100 mm)
In The Box
- (1) E-flite Viper 70mm EDF
- (1) Spektrum™ AR631 6-Channel Receiver
- (8) Digital, Metal-Geared Servos
- (1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete
- Full-range, 6-7+ channel transmitter with DSMX®/DSM2® technology
- 6S 22.2V 3200–4000mAh 30+C LiPo with EC5™ or IC5® connector
- Suitable LiPo charger
