THE ULTIMATE ULTIMATE
With its unmistakable lines and exhilarating performance, the Ultimate biplane - in full-scale and in RC model form - has given pilots everywhere respect for the aerobatic capabilities of an airplane with two wings. Gordon Price built and flew the first 10 Dash "Ultimate" design in the mid 1980s and flew the 10-300 in the 1988 World Aerobatic Championships. E-flite® debuted the Ultimate2 in 2015, earning praise from RC pilots worldwide for its solid aerobatic performance and 3D capabilities. With the Ultimate 3D, E-flite® has updated and upgraded that proven airframe to modern-day standards. Its new power system offers better 3S performance and BALLISTIC power with a 4S battery. Higher-torque and higher-speed metal-geared servos keep you firmly in control with the extra power. It's also equipped with a 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Basic version is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that offers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, current, temperature and more - along with motor reversing for special ground handling and other capabilities - when using compatible transmitters.
Features
- Updated and upgraded to offer improved scale and sport flying, precision aerobatic and all-out 3D capabilities
- Oversized control surfaces capable of extreme throws plus vortex generators to enhance 3D performance
- Specially tuned motor compatible with 3S and 4S batteries without the need for modifications or upgrades
- 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, temperature and other data, plus reversing capabilities, via compatible receivers and transmitters (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing)
- Spektrum AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology
- Easy to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
- Four (4) factory-installed higher-torque, higher-speed, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages
- Tool-free wing assembly with quick-release hardware for convenient storage and transport
- Lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction
- Factory-finished with an updated trim scheme including vivid graphics
GO MILD OR WILD!
Equipped with the latest modern-day innovations and upgrades, the E-flite® Ultimate 3D biplane raises the bar for scale, sport and precision aerobatic flying - plus all-out 3D performance too! Stronger, faster metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages deliver positive, precise control while the beveled hinge lines make it possible for the control surfaces to deflect to high angles for extreme 3D capabilities. The new power system, with a specially-tuned motor and prop, is compatible with 3S AND with 4S batteries to deliver extra power and unlimited vertical capability - no modifications required. It also features exclusive Smart Technology via the Spektrum™ Avian™ 60-amp Smart ESC, and the BNF® Basic version is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that offers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, current, temperature and more to compatible transmitters. Plus, with 7+ channel transmitters, the optional-use motor reversing function adds special ground handling and other unique capabilities. The composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction provides a lightweight but durable airframe that's factory-finished in a striking, ready-to-admire trim scheme. Best of all you can have the Ultimate 3D flight-ready in less time than it takes to charge a battery because no glue is required for final assembly, and installation/removal of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transport. This makes it the easiest and best choice for almost any pilot looking for their first or next biplane!
Needed to Complete
- Full-range 5-7+ channel Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter
- 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 1800-2700mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Connector
- Compatible LiPo charger
What's in the Box?
- (1) E-flite® Ultimate 3D 950mm with:
- (1) Spektrum™ Avian™ 60A Brushless Smart ESC (installed)
- (1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
- (4) High-Torque Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
- (1) Spektrum™ AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver (installed)
- (1) Product Manual
- Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly (BNF) Basic
- Airframe Type: RC biplane with fixed landing gear
- Length: 42.6 inches (1082.3mm)
- Wingspan: 950mm
- Wing Area: 519 square inches (33.5 square decimetres)
- Flying Weight: 45-48 ounces (1270-1360 grams)
- Wing Loading: 12.5-13.3 ounces per square foot
- Centre of Gravity: 85-96mm from leading edge of top wing at centre
- Construction Material: Composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO
- Motor Type: BL10 brushless outrunner
- Propeller Size: 11.6 x 6 inches
- ESC: Spektrum Avian 60A Smart Brushless Speed Controller with IC3 connector
- ESC Current Rating: 60 amps continuous
- Battery Compatibility: 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V LiPo
- Recommended Battery Capacity: 1800-2700mAh
- Battery Connector: EC3 or IC3
- Receiver: Spektrum AR637TA 6-channel receiver with full-range telemetry
- Receiver Protocol: Full-range Spektrum DSMX and DSM2 compatible
- Receiver Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Transmitter Requirement: Full-range 5-7+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter (7+ channels required for motor reversing)
- Telemetry Data: Real-time motor RPM, battery voltage, current draw and temperature via compatible transmitters
- Servo Count: Four servos
- Servo Type: 9g high-torque metal-geared servos with ball-link linkages
- Control Surfaces: Ailerons, elevator, rudder (no flaps)
- Aileron Control Throw - Low: 14mm (0.55 inches)
- Aileron Control Throw - High: 27mm (1.1 inches)
- Elevator Control Throw - Low: 27mm (1.1 inches)
- Elevator Control Throw - High: 55mm (2.2 inches)
- Rudder Control Throw - Low: 35mm (1.4 inches)
- Rudder Control Throw - High: 70mm (2.7 inches)
- Landing Gear: Fixed main landing gear with steerable tailwheel
- Retractable Landing Gear: No
- Airfoil Shape: Symmetrical
- Flight Stabilisation Technology: Spektrum AS3X (Artificial Stabilisation 3-aXis)
- Flight Envelope Protection: SAFE Select (optional-use)
- Motor Reversing: Available with 7+ channel transmitter (via Smart ESC and AR637TA receiver)
- Assembly Time: Approximately less than 1 hour
- Wing Assembly: Tool-free with quick-release hardware (thumbscrews and pins)
- Skill Level: Skill Level 3
- Factory Finish Scheme Colours: White with Red, Grey and Black trim
Overview
The E-flite Ultimate 3D 950mm SMART BNF Basic with AS3X & SAFE is a modernised take on the classic aerobatic biplane, refined for precision, sport and full 3D flying. This 950mm ready-to-fly RC aircraft represents the pinnacle of E-flite's biplane engineering, building upon decades of aerobatic excellence dating back to Gordon Price's original Ultimate design flown in the 1988 World Aerobatic Championships. Whether you're an experienced RC pilot looking for your next serious aerobatic platform or an enthusiast ready to explore the thrilling world of 3D flying, this brushless RC aeroplane delivers exceptional performance, smart technology features and factory-finished quality that makes it one of the best RC aircraft for discerning pilots in the UK.
This BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Basic model comes almost completely assembled with all the essential components pre-installed: a powerful 60-amp Spektrum Avian Smart ESC, brushless motor, four high-torque metal-geared servos, and a Spektrum AR637TA receiver with full telemetry capability. You'll be airborne in less time than it takes to charge a battery, with no glue required for final assembly and tool-free wing installation for convenient transport and storage. The lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction provides the durability needed for repeated aerobatic flying whilst keeping the airframe nimble and responsive.
What sets this RC biplane apart from other 3D-capable aircraft is the exceptional combination of power system versatility, precision control surfaces and smart avionics. The specially tuned brushless motor delivers strong thrust on 3S LiPo batteries and ballistic power on 4S batteries without requiring any modifications or upgrades. Higher-torque, higher-speed metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages ensure crisp, positive control even during the most extreme aerobatic manoeuvres, whilst exclusive Spektrum AS3X stabilisation technology keeps you locked in and smooth even in windy conditions.
Key Features
- Spektrum Avian 60A Smart ESC with Telemetry — The factory-installed 60-amp brushless smart speed controller provides real-time telemetry data including motor RPM, current draw, battery voltage and temperature, all displayed on compatible Spektrum transmitters for complete power system monitoring during flight. This smart technology also enables optional motor reversing capability when used with 7+ channel transmitters, adding special ground handling and unique operational possibilities.
- Dual Battery Compatibility (3S/4S LiPo) — The specially tuned brushless power system is designed to work perfectly with both 3S 11.1V and 4S 14.8V LiPo batteries without any motor or ESC modifications needed, giving you flexibility to choose between longer flight times on 3S or ballistic vertical performance on 4S depending on your flying style and preferences.
- Spektrum AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver with Full-Range Telemetry — This advanced receiver offers full-range telemetry capability, industry-leading DSMX digital technology for interference-free control, and works seamlessly with any full-range 5-7+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter for reliable, responsive flying anywhere.
- Exclusive AS3X Stability Technology — The built-in AS3X (Artificial Stabilisation 3-aXis) system works invisibly in the background to smooth out the effects of wind turbulence and gusts, delivering a locked-in feel that makes this RC biplane handle like a much larger, heavier aircraft with exceptional stability during aggressive aerobatic manoeuvres.
- Optional SAFE Select Flight Envelope Protection — SAFE Select can be engaged with compatible transmitters to provide pitch and bank angle limits along with automatic self-levelling, helping newer pilots learn whilst remaining completely optional for experienced aerobatic fliers who want full freestyle capability.
- Four Factory-Installed High-Torque Metal-Geared Servos — Pre-installed 9-gram servos with higher-torque and higher-speed metal gearing plus ball-link equipped linkages deliver positive, precise control and enhanced durability even during the most demanding 3D aerobatic sequences.
- Oversized Control Surfaces with Extreme Throw Capability — Bevelled hinge lines and vortex generators on the ailerons, elevator and rudder enable extreme control surface deflections for outstanding 3D aerobatic performance, whilst allowing you to dial in the control throw to suit your preferred flying style from gentle sport flying to aggressive 3D sequences.
- Tool-Free Wing Assembly with Quick-Release Hardware — Pins easily secure the struts and thumbscrews secure the wings to the fuselage, enabling you to remove and install the wings in seconds without any tools, making transport and storage incredibly convenient whether you're heading to the flying field or storing your aircraft at home.
- Lightweight Durable Composite-Reinforced EPO Construction — The hollow-core EPO airframe with composite reinforcement provides an optimal balance of strength and weight, creating a durable aircraft that can withstand the rigours of repeated aerobatic flying whilst remaining responsive and agile in the air.
- Factory-Finished with Updated Trim Scheme — The aircraft arrives factory-finished in a striking trim scheme with vivid graphics in white, red, grey and black, eliminating the need for painting or finishing work and getting you airborne quickly with a professional-looking aircraft.
Technical Performance
The Ultimate 3D 950mm represents serious engineering for demanding aerobatic flying. The power system centres around a BL10 brushless outrunner motor paired with an 11.6 x 6-inch propeller, specially tuned to deliver excellent performance across the entire battery voltage range from 3S through 4S without requiring any modifications. The 60-amp Spektrum Avian Smart ESC is rated to handle the continuous current demands of aerobatic flying whilst the IC3 connector ensures secure, reliable power delivery. Flying weight is specified at 45-48 ounces (1270-1360 grams) depending on battery and radio equipment, giving a wing loading of 12.5-13.3 ounces per square foot across the 519 square inch wing area, which is ideal for precision aerobatic and 3D flying. The centre of gravity must be maintained between 85-96mm from the leading edge of the top wing at centre, giving you a reasonable range for balancing. The fuselage measures 42.6 inches (1082.3mm) in length with fixed landing gear featuring steerable tailwheel for convenient ground handling. Control surfaces include ailerons, elevator and rudder with no flaps or retractable gear, keeping the design clean and simple. The high-control-throw configuration provides 27mm aileron deflection, 55mm elevator and 70mm rudder in high rate mode, with lower throw options available for more moderate flying. Assembly time is less than one hour, and the aircraft is compatible with any full-range Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 transmitter operating on the 2.4GHz frequency band, making it compatible with virtually all modern UK RC radio systems.
What's in the Box
- E-flite Ultimate 3D 950mm airframe
- Spektrum Avian 60A Brushless Smart ESC (factory-installed)
- Brushless outrunner motor (factory-installed)
- Four high-torque metal-geared servos (factory-installed)
- Spektrum AR637TA 6-channel receiver (factory-installed)
- Product manual
What You Need to Complete
- Full-range 5-7+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible 2.4GHz transmitter (7+ channels required for motor reversing function)
- 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V LiPo battery (1800-2700mAh recommended) with EC3 or IC3 connector
- Compatible LiPo battery charger
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the E-flite Ultimate 3D suitable for beginners? — The Ultimate 3D is specified as Skill Level 3, making it best suited to intermediate and experienced RC pilots who have mastered basic flying and are ready to explore aerobatic flying. The optional SAFE Select flight envelope protection can assist newer pilots by limiting pitch and bank angles, but this aircraft is designed for pilots who want serious 3D aerobatic capability rather than first-time flyers.
- What battery does the Ultimate 3D need? — The aircraft is compatible with both 3S 11.1V and 4S 14.8V LiPo batteries in the 1800-2700mAh capacity range. You can use either voltage without any modifications, making it flexible depending on whether you prefer longer flight times (3S) or maximum vertical power (4S). The battery must have an EC3 or IC3 connector to match the ESC.
- Can I use this aircraft with my existing Spektrum transmitter? — Yes, provided you have a full-range 5-7+ channel Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 compatible transmitter. The aircraft will work with any Spektrum radio system operating on the 2.4GHz frequency band. For access to telemetry data and motor reversing, you'll need 7+ channels and a transmitter compatible with AirWare telemetry, such as the DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, iX12 or iX20.
- How long does assembly take? — Assembly takes less than one hour. The aircraft comes almost fully assembled with the motor, ESC, servos and receiver already installed. You'll mainly need to attach the wings (tool-free using thumbscrews and pins), complete any remaining linkages, and bind the receiver to your transmitter before flying.
- What makes this better than other 3D aerobatic RC biplanes? — The Ultimate 3D combines several advantages: a specially tuned power system that works brilliantly on both 3S and 4S without modifications, higher-torque metal-geared servos for precise control, exclusive Spektrum AS3X stabilisation and SAFE Select protection technology, full telemetry capability via the smart ESC, optional motor reversing for ground handling, and a factory-finished airframe requiring no painting or finishing work.
- Can the motor be reversed? — Yes, motor reversing is available when using a 7+ channel Spektrum transmitter and the AR637TA receiver, allowing you to set up special ground handling techniques and other unique flying capabilities. With standard 5-6 channel transmitters, the motor will function normally without reversing capability.
- How much does this aircraft weigh? — The flying weight is 45-48 ounces (1270-1360 grams) depending on your choice of battery and which transmitter-compatible radio equipment is installed. This lightweight construction combined with the 519 square inch wing area provides optimal wing loading for aerobatic and 3D flying.
- Is the aircraft waterproof? — The Ultimate 3D is not specified as waterproof. As with all RC aircraft, you should avoid flying in rain or landing in water, and should not submerge the aircraft, receiver, ESC or servos in water.
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