E-flite RC Airplane Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m BNF Basic (Transmitter, Battery and Charger Not Included) with AS3X+ and Safe, EFL-3726

Features

• Fully painted white with orange Navy RC-45J (SNB-5P) navigation and photo reconnaissance trainer trim scheme
• Functional features include LED navigation lights, flaps, retracts, and twin rudders
• Factory-installed 3S and 4S compatible brushless motors with counter-rotating props
• Spektrum AR631+ receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX technology
• Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection

Description

The design of the “Twin Beech” D18 proved so adaptable that Beechcraft Aircraft Corporation eventually produced 32 versions - and more than 9,000 total aircraft - from 1937 to 1969. They served in a wide variety of roles, from passenger transport to mail carrier, and even as a military trainer for navigators and bombardiers. The original E-flite Beechcraft D18 1.5m quickly became known as the most convenient, well-equipped, and easiest-to-fly scale model of the unique aviation icon. Now it's available again with a military trim scheme based on a US Navy variant that first entered service as a navigation trainer, then underwent an overhaul and was reconfigured as a photo reconnaissance trainer in the 1950s. It's outfitted with numerous scale details, as well as functional features such as LED navigation lights, retractable landing gear, and flaps, which further enhance its realism. The 3S and 4S compatible power system features an exclusive Spektrum Avian Dual Smart Lite ESC. The BNF Basic version is also equipped with an AR631+ receiver, delivering real-time telemetry data along with AS3X+ and SAFE Select technologies. The Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m turns the aviation classic into a modern-day RC marvel that's practical for a wide range of pilots to enjoy! The E-flite Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m is the most convenient, capable, and easiest to fly scale model of one of general and military aviation's most recognizable aircraft! Its twin brushless power system, with specially tuned motors, delivers better-than-scale-like performance when using 3S 3200-5000mAh batteries. Or it can deliver even more speed and unlimited vertical performance with a 4S battery – no modifications or upgrades required. It's also equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Dual 40-amp Smart Lite ESC, which can provide a variety of real-time power system telemetry data with both Smart and non-Smart batteries via compatible receivers (including the AR631+ installed in the BNF Basic version) and Spektrum AirWare-equipped transmitters. The BNF Basic version is also the only Twin Beech model equipped with enhanced AS3X+ and optional-use SAFE Select technologies, making it the easiest to fly D18/RC-45J yet. Factory-finished in a highly visible and fully painted white with orange Navy trim scheme, the lightweight yet durable, composite-reinforced EPO airframe features an abundance of scale detail - molded-in panel lines and hatches, antennas, exhaust stacks, a pilot figure, and more. Included functional flaps, twin rudders, and LED navigation lights elevate your experience to the next level. Factory-installed electric retracts with durable metal components make it possible to take off from a wide variety of surfaces, including paved runways, packed dirt, and even grass. The unique 3-piece wing design makes storage and transport as convenient as possible, as the center section houses the main gear, and all sections feature innovative hands-free connections. Best of all, because no glue is required for final assembly, you can have the Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery! In The Box Needed to Complete Features 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. The factory-assembled airframe is equipped with an abundance of scale detail, including molded-in panel lines and hatches, antennas, exhaust stacks, a pilot figure, and more. Additionally, it's factory-finished in a fully painted white with orange and black Navy RC-45J (SNB-5P) navigation and photo reconnaissance trainer trim scheme. LED navigation lights, operational flaps, twin rudders, and a steerable tailwheel are functional features that elevate your experience to another level. The BNF Basic version Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m is equipped with a factory-installed Spektrum AR631+ receiver that features exclusive Spektrum AS3X+ and SAFE Select technologies. Enhanced AS3X+ works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence, delivering 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, which can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch. If you don't want to enable the SAFE Select features, simply bind the receiver normally, and only AS3X+ will be active. The receiver is also loaded with a Smart Transmitter File (STF) that allows you to import all the settings for NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process so you can be flying in less time than ever before! The D18/RC-45J 1.5m is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Dual Smart Lite ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data including overall battery voltage and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers (including the AR631+ installed in the BNF Basic version) 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. Additionally, factory-programmed differential thrust provides improved ground handling for easier taxiing, takeoffs, and landings, as well as the ability to perform specialized aerobatic maneuvers. The factory-installed twin brushless power system features a Spektrum Avian Dual 40-amp Smart Lite ESC plus specially-tuned motors with counter-rotating props that deliver an abundance of thrust with a 3S LiPo battery, or more speed and unlimited vertical performance with a 4S battery – without the need for any modifications or upgrades. The large battery compartment accommodates batteries ranging from 3200 to 5000mAh, including two 2200mAh batteries connected in parallel, to deliver a wide range of performance and flight times. This BNF aircraft is equipped with a receiver that is loaded with a Smart Transmitter File (STF) that makes programming your transmitter as easy as a few clicks of a button. The lightweight yet durable, composite reinforced and fully molded EPO airframe results in an outstanding scale appearance that's easy to maintain and delivers the best possible flight experience. Plus, the factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos deliver crisp and precise control at every speed. The factory-installed electric retracts are equipped with durable metal components, that make it possible to take off from and land on a variety of surfaces, including paved runways and grass. The unique 3-piece wing design makes storage and transport as convenient as possible, as the center section houses the main gear, and all sections feature innovative hands-free connections. And the convenient top-mounted hatch makes it quick and easy to install and remove batteries. No glue is required for final assembly, and you can have the Beechcraft D18 1.5m ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!

Brand Name: E-flite

Age Range Description: Ages 14+

Model Name: Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE

Batteries are Included: No

Included Components: Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE

Number of Items: 1

Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS): 168

Model Number: EFL-3726

Model Year: 2026

Unit Count: 1.0 Count

Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS): 1500

UPC: 660132684679

Manufacturer Part Number: EFL-3726

Item Type Name: Airplane

Manufacturer: Horizon Hobby

Power Source: Battery Powered

Additional Features: Portable

Operation Mode: Remote Control

Battery Description: Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Ion Polymer

Are Batteries Required: Yes

Indoor Outdoor Usage: Outdoor

Number of Players: 1

Toy Vehicle Form: Airplane

Color: Multi

Theme: RC Hobby

Item Weight: 14.5 Pounds

Size: 27.25 x 46.75 x 9.38 inches

Item Dimensions: 46.75 x 27.25 x 9.38 inches

Material Type: Metal, Plastic