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E-flite Beast 60e Aerobatic RC Plane, ARF

hone

150cc
Check out what's new from the guys at Horizon Hobby(E-Flite)
[video=youtube;U5cf92plLBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5cf92plLBE[/video]
Product Description

Key Features

Lightweight laser-cut balsa and plywood construction
High power-to-weight ratio with 3D capability
Fast four-screw and four-pin field assembly
Two-piece, plug-in wings with carbon joiner tube
Ready-to-mount the recommended high-output E-flite® Power 60, 470Kv motor
Large magnetic nose hatch provides ample access to battery and electronics
Independent and simple direct-link servo installation
Steerable tailwheel and quality hardware package
Large control surfaces with double-beveled hinge lines
Genuine Hangar 9® UltraCote® covering
Pre-painted fiberglass cowling and wheel pants
Durable aluminum landing gear with painted finish
Needed To Complete

- 6+ channel transmitter and radio system
- (4) mini servos and (2) standard servos
- 60-size brushless outrunner motor
- Propeller
- 3-inch parabolic (P-51 style) spinner
- 80-amp brushless ESC
- 22.2V 6S 4400-5000mAh 30C LiPo flight batter
- Charger for flight battery
- Pilot figure (optional)

Overview

The E-flite® Beast 60e ARF biplane embodies everything you'd expect from a design created to deliver stunning feats of aerobatic artistry. The full-scale Beast is the brainchild of renowned aircraft restoration expert, Kevin Kimball, who actually collaborated with 3D champ Quique Somenzini on its design. Its dramatic ability to flip, roll and tumble with formidable precision inspired the 100cc Hangar 9® Beast that's widely recognized as a modern classic. For this inaugural 60-sized iteration, the E-flite development team worked closely with Quique to ensure the impressive performance and feel of a larger aircraft came through. Because it's been designed specifically with the modern electric pilot in mind, every design element takes full advantage of what potent electric power has to offer including engineered construction that's feather-light. As a result, the Beast 60e is a whole new breed of animal.

Assembly at the field takes just a few minutes and is as simple as installing four screws and four pins. Flight battery replacement is fast too from the magnetic slide-lick top hatch that provides instant access to vital electronics. The recommended E-flite power system was designed around popular and economical 6S Li-Po batteries to provide power you can trust and unlimited performance. So inspired by the agility and presence of the Beast 60e, E-flite engineers developed an even stronger version of the Power 60 brushless motor so that its fierce aerobatic ability could shine through.

Wingspan: 57.0 in (145 cm)
Overall Length: 57.5 in (146 cm)
Wing Area: 1100 sq. in. (71.0 sq. dm.)
Flying Weight: 8.90-9.55 lb (4.05-4.35 kg)
Motor Size: 60-size brushless outrunner
Radio: 6+ channel radio system
Servos: (2) ultra torque standard, (4) ultra torque mini servos
Trim Scheme Colors: UltraCote Black (U874), True Red (U866), Gold (U879)
CG (center of gravity): 4-1/2 to 4-15/16 in (115-125mm) back from the center of top wing
Prop Size: 17 x 7e
Spinner Size: 3.0 inch P-51 style
Speed Control : 80-amp brushless
Recommended Battery: 22.2V 6S 4400-5000mAh LiPo
Flaps: No
Retracts: No
Control Throw (Ailerons): Low: 1-3/4 in (45mm) up/down, 10% expo; High: 2-15/16 in (75mm) up/down, 30% expo
Control Throw (Elevator): Low: 2-15/16 in (75mm) up/down, 10% expo; High: 5-1/8 in (130mm) up/down, 30% expo
Control Throw (Rudder): Low: 3-3/4 in (95mm) right/left, 10% expo; High: 4-1/2 in (115mm) right/left, 30% expo
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Experience Level: Intermediate
Recommended Environment: Outdoor
Assembly Time: 7-9 Hours
Is Assembly Required: Yes

PRICE: $349.99


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rcbirk21

70cc twin V2
i was just looking to see if a post on this airframe popped up here yet :D may have to invest in one as a winter project
 

djmoose

70cc twin V2
WOW...that's not a bad price either considering the plane is larger then the Sebart Pitts Python and $100 cheaper. I assume I'll be getting one of these.
 

gyro

GSN Contributor
yeah, great price, great looks, and you know when you get a hh product they'll stand behind it.

i'm very interested in this one as well... price is right bob!
 

djmoose

70cc twin V2
The manual recomends their as3x receiver...kinda makes me wonder...how this flies without one.
 

rcbirk21

70cc twin V2
this seems like a pretty large plane to be affected by AS3X. it makes me wonder what kind of rediculous servo amp draw you would get with the surfaces fluttering so much like on the umx stuff
 

hone

150cc
The manual recomends their as3x receiver...kinda makes me wonder...how this flies without one.
John Redman was saying that they were testing it and some of the guys just really loved the locked in feel with that RX but it will fly great without it. Of course he works for Horizon so you can't really expect him to say it flies bad haha but i'm sure it'll be a pretty cool plane.

Thinking about how absolutely AMAZING the UMX Beast was in the wind it would actually be pretty cool to have one of those RXs in this one. The little one was so locked in i actually learned how to do knife edge circuits and inverted harriers with it(it was my first aerobatic plane). A 57'' 8-9 pound Beast with that RX will probably be able to fly in pretty much any conditions.
 
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Aaeolien

70cc twin V2
Hmmm they are getting closer to the size beast I want. Lol. This one is still a tad too large for a park flyer. Lol. Very awesome though.
 
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