E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF BNF Basic

E-flite Habu SS (Super Sport) 50mm EDF Jet BNF Basic with SAFE Select and AS3X

Based on one of the best first and high-performance EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) sport jet platforms ever designed — the legendary Habu — the E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF is the most affordable and convenient version yet, scaled down from the popular Habu STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) and SS (Super Sport) 70mm EDFs. It’s the first-ever 50mm class model from E-flite, the perfect first-ever EDF for low-time RC pilots making the transition into jet flying, and one of the best-ever everyday sport jets for experienced pilots! The power system is compatible with extremely common and popular 3S 1300–2200mAh batteries and features a Spektrum Avian 30-amp Smart Lite ESC. The BNF Basic version also includes an AR631 receiver that delivers real-time telemetry data along with the benefits of exclusive AS3X and SAFE Select technologies — making it an ideal “next step” for anyone who has learned to fly successfully with a trainer.

Features

• A scaled down version of the popular Habu STS and SS 70mm EDFs that’s more affordable and convenient for more pilots to fly in more places
• Based on one of the best first and high-performance EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) sport jet platforms ever designed — the legendary Habu
• Unique airframe design delivers incredible low-speed handling and slow speed performance that makes it one of the easiest to fly jets EVER
• Specially tuned brushless motor and 50mm 12-blade fan compatible with extremely common 3S batteries
• Popular and affordable 3S 1300–2200mAh batteries deliver excellent performance and flight times
• 30-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, RPM and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
• Optional-use thrust reversing to help shorten rollout after landing and for other special ground handling capabilities
• Compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular E-flite and HobbyZone trainer airplane models
• Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX technology
• Easy to take off, fly and land with optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
• The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X technology
• 4-channel control including a functional rudder and 4 factory-installed servos for full aerobatic capability
• Includes optional-use fixed landing gear with a steerable nosewheel for improved ground handling
• Easy to hand launch and belly land without the landing gear installed
• Lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced EPO construction
• Factory-finished in a high-visibility trim scheme
• Fast and easy assembly – no glue required

Easy To Fly And Extremely Fun

The E-flite Habu SS (Super Sport) 50mm EDF is perfect for low-time to experienced pilots looking for a hassle-free, fun to fly high-performance EDF sport jet. The unique and optimized design of its lightweight yet durable, composite-reinforced EPO airframe improves low-speed handling and slow speed performance to make it one of the easiest to fly jets EVER! Unlike other 50mm class models, it also has a functional rudder for added control and aerobatic capabilities. Inside, a Spektrum Avian 30-amp Smart Lite ESC and high-power brushless out-runner motor are ready to drive the 12-blade 50mm fan with a wide range of 3S batteries. Install a 1300mAh battery to keep the weight down, an 1800mAh battery for an excellent blend of performance, or a 2200mAh battery for maximum power delivery and long flight times. With Smart and non-Smart batteries, the ESC can also provide a variety of real-time power system telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more via compatible receivers (including the AR631) and Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters. Wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel offers great ground handling for easier take-offs and landings on surfaces ranging from paved runways to dirt and even short grass. It’s also easy to hand launch and belly land without the landing gear installed. The Habu SS 50mm EDF arrives factory-finished in a high-visibility trim scheme with the power system, servos, and receiver (BNF Basic version only) factory-installed. You’ll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!

If you’re completely new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft, we recommend learning to fly with one of our purpose-built trainer aircraft such as the E-flite Habu STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 70mm EDF (EFL01500). It’s equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully!

Exclusive Technologies
The BNF Basic version is equipped with exclusive Spektrum AS3X and SAFE Select 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-levelling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch! And if you don’t want to enable the SAFE Select features, simply bind the receiver normally and only AS3X will be active.

Smart Technology
The Habu SS 50mm EDF is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers (including the AR631) and Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6, 8 and 10, iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly. Plus, optional-use thrust reversing can help shorten rollout after landing and offers other special ground handling capabilities.

Popular Power
The factory-installed Spektrum Avian 30-amp Smart Lite ESC and high-power brushless out-runner motor can drive the 12-blade 50mm fan with a wide range of extremely common and popular 3S batteries. Install a 1300mAh battery to keep the weight down, an 1800mAh battery for an excellent blend of performance, or a 2200mAh battery for maximum power delivery and the longest flight times!

Uniquely Optimized
Jets are typically faster and harder to fly than most of their prop-driven counterparts, which can make it difficult for low-time – and sometimes even experienced pilots – to fly them. The unique and optimized airframe design of the Habu SS improves low-speed handling and slow speed performance and makes it one of the easiest to fly jets EVER!

More Capable
The lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced EPO airframe is factory-finished in a high-visibility trim scheme. And unlike other 50mm class models, it’s equipped with a functional rudder for added control and aerobatic capabilities.

Gear Options
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel offers great ground handling for easier take-offs and landings on a wide variety of surfaces from paved runways to dirt and even short grass. Or you can leave the landing gear off for more speed and vertical performance plus easy hand launches and landings on grass.

Easy Assembly
The Habu SS 50mm EDF arrives mostly factory-assembled with the power system, servos plus the receiver (BNF Basic version only) installed. All you need to do is finish some quick and easy final assembly, without the use of glue or special tools, and you’ll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!

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-Levelling
The airplane instantly returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in the centre position. It’s also helpful for keeping the wings level during take-offs/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.

Kit Contents

E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF
Spektrum AR631 6-Channel Receiver (installed)
Spektrum Avian™ 30A Brushless Smart Lite ESC (installed)
Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
4 x Servos (installed)
Product Manual

Needed to Complete

Full-range 4–5+ Channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 Compatible Transmitter
3S 11.1V 1300–2200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
Compatible LiPo Charger

Specifications

Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
Recommended Motor Battery: 3S 11.1V 1300–2200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector (sold separately)
Minimum Required Radio: Full-Range 4 Channel DSMX/DSM2
Radio: Sold Separately
Technology: Smart, AS3X and SAFE
Speed Control: Included
Material: EPO
Flaps: No
Approximate Assembly Time: Less Than One Hour
Fan Size: 50mm EDF
Motor Type: Brushless – Out-runner
Battery: Sold Separately
Connector Type: IC3
Motor Size: 2628-4900Kv Brushless 6-Pole Out-runner
Product Length: 30.51″ (775 mm)
Product Weight: 20 oz (577g) with 3S 1300mAh LiPo Battery; 15 oz (424g) Without Battery
Power Type: Electric
Servos: Included
Skill Level: Level 2 – NS
Trim Scheme Colours: White / Grey / Orange
Wingspan: 27.56″ (700 mm)
Charger: Sold Separately
Receiver: Included