New 2008 4 CH A-10 Thunderbolt II Radio Remote Control Electric Ducted Fan RC Fighter Jet RTF (Desert)

The A-10 program is developing the next-generation air superiority fighter for the Air Force to counter emerging worldwide threats.

This A-10 holds the same beautiful lines as the original fighter jet. The wing and body used in this jet are specially designed to allow high G maneuvers, yet the wing loading is still very low. It becomes a stable aircraft with excellent performance.

RTF (Ready To Fly) Version

What the Pro says!

Construction quality and paintwork from the factory is excellent, no problems at all. It took me about 20 minutes to put it together using five minute epoxy. I left the landing gear off, I prefer to hand launch. Be sure ot put some tape on the bottom for protection.

The plane flies fine on the stock NIMH pack and brushed motors, in spite of all the internet "Experts" saying it would not. It will loop and roll, no problem, but it's modestly powered with the stock setup, and flight times are maybe five minutes, tops.
Swapping out the 650NIMH pack for a three cell 1300 lipo made a whole new airplane out of it. Now it is fast and vividly aerobatic, and flight times are long. I set a timer at eight minutes to make sure I do not overdrain the lipo and ruin it. No reason why you could not put in a 2200 pack, either.
Beware of one thing, though...the way it is set up from the factory, there is way too much elevator throw, and you may kill it on the first flight attempt. Move the control horn to the innermost hole on the elevator servo horn, and the outermost one on the horn on the elevator, and everything will be fine.
I am still using the included 27mhz radio. It will occasionally glitch if I point the TX antenna right at the airplane, otherwise, it has been working fine.
I have put a dozen flights in using the 11v lipo and the stock brushed motors, and the motors and ESC are still going strong, so consider that before buying a brushless converson for it. Power is a non-issue with the stock motors and a lipo batt.
The plane is stable and easy to fly, yet very aerobatic. I like flying it in low and close, like the real thing.
All I can say is the plane is better than expected in all respects, much better than similar offering, and it is well built and a super value for the money. Great plane to keep in the back of the car and toss around whenever you see an open space.

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Specification:

Wingspan: 872mm (34.5")
Length: 968mm (38")
Flying Weight: 450g (16 oz)
Drive System: Twin 370 ducted fan motors
Speed Controller: 25A speed controller
Servo: 3x10g
Battery: 8.4 V 650mah Ni-MH
Control system: 4 CH Multifunctional Radio Transmitter and Micro Receiver
Radio Control Range: > 1000 feet (300m)

Feature:

4 Channel Full Function Radio Controlled (Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Throttle)
Full aerobatic characteristics; inside loops, outside loops, axial rolls, inverted flight, knife edge, stall turns, hammerheads, and spins are possible
The wing and body used in this jet are specially designed to allow high G maneuvers, yet the wing loading is still very low
2 Powerful twin ducted fans with brush motors makes it possible to fly this plane at high speed in the situations with much wind
Excellent stability of nosing up and down
One of the best ducted fan jet in the market!
Rudder helps steer plane on ground on its scale landing gear for easy take off
Ready to Fly in Just Minutes!
Super tough, lightweight airframe!
Perfect appearance and emulation (Scale appearance, great attention has been given to details)
Shock Resistant Reinforced Fuselage and Strong Wings
Can Take Off From Ground or Hand Launched
Ground Take-Off can be performed easily
Excellent Flight Performance
Super easy and super stable electric powered scale R/C park flyer for beginner or middle-level users
Stable inverted flight
Fuselage with pre-installed Electronics, Motor, Servos, and Speed Controller
Superb Quality, Simply the Best RTF Jet you can find!!!
Super stable for beginner, Super low speed for safety, Super low altitude for fun
Fabricated by accurate molds with high fidelity of real airplane
One of the Best Looking Jet in the market
Excellent stability and aerobatic capability
Detailed Body Structure
High roll rate
Digital Proportional Motor Speed Control
Slow Speed Flying Capable, Good for Beginner
Suitable for both beginners and experienced pilots
Approximately 10-15 minutes flight time on each charge
Complete Kit, Ready to Fly, Easy to Assemble (Everything is included and 90% assembled -- only required 8 AA batteries for the transmitter to start flying)

Package Include:

Airplane (90% assembled, all electronic components are installed), Ready to fly in minutes
4 Channel Multifunctional Radio Transmitter
Wall Battery Charger
High Quality Rechargeable 8.4V 650mah Battery
English Manual