Overview
The E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m PNP is not just another Timber – it represents the pinnacle of the beloved Timber formula, combining the renowned easy handling and exceptional STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) capabilities that have made Timber models so popular amongst RC pilots, with the added benefits and unique abilities that only a twin-motor setup can deliver. This is the most capable, durable, stable and versatile Timber model yet, making it an outstanding choice for pilots seeking a ready-to-fly brushless RC aircraft that excels in multiple flying disciplines. Whether you're looking for a reliable everyday sport flyer, a capable STOL performer for unprepared strips, or even an aerobatic RC model with genuine performance credentials, the Twin Timber 1.6m delivers across the board.
The Twin Timber 1.6m is an excellent first-ever twin-powered aircraft for a wide range of RC enthusiasts, from those discovering the world of twin-engine flight for the first time to experienced pilots wanting a versatile platform that handles everything from rough-field operations to spirited aerobatic flying. The factory-installed twin brushless power system, combined with the exclusive Spektrum Avian Dual 40A Smart ESC and specially-tuned motors, delivers strong thrust and impressive performance characteristics that scale beautifully across both 3S and 4S LiPo battery configurations. The PNP (Plug-N-Play) completion level means the airframe arrives with all power systems, servos and electronics factory-installed and ready to connect to your chosen receiver, making assembly straightforward and getting you airborne quickly.
What truly sets the Twin Timber 1.6m apart is its remarkable versatility. The lightweight composite-reinforced EPO construction combined with the twin wing-mounted motors creates an aircraft that is nearly impossible to damage through prop strikes or nose-overs – a significant durability advantage over single-motor designs. The inclusion of functional flaps, optional-use leading edge slats, oversized control surfaces with double-bevel hinge lines, and factory-installed LED landing, navigation and strobe lights creates an RC aircraft that looks and performs like a genuine utility bush plane, whilst remaining accessible and enjoyable for pilots of varying experience levels.
Key Features
- Twin-Motor Setup for Enhanced Stability and Performance — The factory-installed twin brushless outrunner motors provide significantly greater stability and control authority compared to single-motor designs, whilst the wing-mounted configuration makes it nearly impossible to break props or damage the motors if the aircraft ever noses over, a critical durability advantage for flying from rough strips and unprepared surfaces.
- Spektrum Avian Dual 40A Smart ESC with Real-Time Telemetry — The exclusive 40-amp dual Smart ESC delivers real-time power system telemetry data including battery voltage and ESC temperature directly to your compatible Spektrum receiver and transmitter, allowing you to monitor critical flight parameters whilst in the air and make informed decisions about flight duration and power management.
- 3S and 4S LiPo Compatibility with Flexible Power Options — The specially-tuned motors deliver abundant thrust with 3S batteries or faster speed and unlimited vertical performance with 4S batteries without requiring any modifications or upgrades, giving you complete flexibility to match your flying style and battery inventory to the aircraft's capabilities.
- Exceptional STOL Capability with Large-Span Wing Design — The larger-span wing features drooped tips, optional-use full-span leading edge slats and oversized functional flaps that enable the Twin Timber to take off and land in remarkably short distances, even from unprepared grass strips, gravel paths and dirt trails that would be impossible for most aircraft of this size.
- Strongest Landing Gear Ever Fitted to a Timber Model — The extra-strong, shock-absorbing landing gear features oversized tundra-style wheels and tyres specifically designed to handle rough terrain with confidence, absorbing the impacts and bumps of unprepared surfaces whilst maintaining structural integrity through repeated operations from challenging landing sites.
- Convenient Top Hatch with Large Battery Compartment — The spacious battery bay accommodates 3S 2200mAh through to 4S 5000mAh batteries, providing genuine flexibility for different flying sessions and battery configurations, whilst the top-mounted access point enables quick battery changes without complex disassembly.
- Two-Piece Wing with Combined Connectors for Easy Transport — The two-piece wing design with composite wing joiner and combined servo connectors enables rapid assembly and disassembly for convenient transport and storage, with a custom-designed fuselage clip that securely holds the wing joiner so you won't lose it when separated.
- Oversized Control Surfaces with Double-Bevel Hinge Lines — The functional flaps and ailerons feature double-beveled hinge lines for precise control authority, and the flaps can travel both ways enabling optional use as full-span ailerons for enhanced aerobatic capabilities and control response.
- Factory-Installed LED Lighting System — The realistic LED landing, navigation and strobe lights are fully factory-installed and powered by the flight battery, adding authentic visual appeal and enabling evening flights without additional installation requirements.
- Six Metal-Geared Servos for Precise Control — Factory-installed metal-geared servos throughout the airframe ensure durable, reliable and precise control response across all control surfaces, eliminating the need for servo installation and setup before your first flight.
- Optional Float Equipment for Water Operations — The Twin Timber is compatible with optional floats featuring dual water rudders (sold separately) that enable flying from local lakes and ponds, dramatically expanding your flying location options beyond traditional grass strips.
- Composite-Reinforced EPO Construction for Durability and Weight — The lightweight yet durable hollow-core EPO airframe with composite reinforcement delivers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, enabling responsive flight characteristics whilst maintaining the toughness required for rough-field operations.
- No-Glue Assembly with Quick-Release Design — The entire airframe assembly requires no glue and features quick-release bolted connections that enable complete setup in less than one hour, allowing you to be ready to fly in roughly the same time it takes to charge your LiPo battery.
- Differential Thrust and Motor Reversing Capabilities — When set up with suitable Spektrum receivers and transmitters, the dual motors can be independently controlled to enable differential thrust for unique ground handling, easier taxiing and takeoffs, plus the ability to perform special aerobatic manoeuvres impossible with single-motor aircraft.
Technical Performance
The E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m represents a sophisticated engineering achievement that combines proven aerodynamic principles with modern brushless motor technology and smart electronic flight control. The twin 3536-750KV brushless outrunner motors are specifically selected and matched to deliver optimal performance across the 3S to 4S battery voltage range, providing responsive thrust without excessive current draw or efficiency penalties. The 40-amp Spektrum Avian Dual Smart ESC is purpose-designed for twin-motor applications, incorporating advanced current management and telemetry capabilities that enable real-time monitoring of battery voltage, ESC temperature and other critical flight parameters. The aircraft weighs approximately 2588 grams with a 4S 3200mAh battery installed, creating a power-to-weight ratio that supports energetic sport flying and genuine aerobatic capability including vertical climbs and sustained inverted flight. The wing spans 1615 millimetres with a total length of 1092 millimetres, creating a platform that is large enough for impressive STOL performance yet compact enough for convenient storage and transport in standard vehicles. The counter-rotating 10 x 7 x 3 three-blade propellers are optimised for the 3536-750KV motor specification, delivering excellent thrust efficiency and thrust vectoring when differential power is applied. Construction utilises composite-reinforced EPO foam throughout, a material that provides outstanding strength-to-weight characteristics, excellent impact resistance for rough-field operations, and superb repairability should damage occur. The six metal-geared Spektrum servos installed throughout the airframe provide smooth, reliable control response with adequate torque for the oversized control surfaces, and the double-bevelled hinge lines on all control surfaces ensure precise authority without slop or binding.
What's in the Box
- E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m airframe with factory-installed power system and servos
- Two Spektrum brushless outrunner motors (3536-750KV, installed on wings)
- Spektrum Avian Dual 40A Brushless Smart Lite ESC (installed)
- Six Spektrum metal-geared servos (factory-installed throughout airframe)
- Set of optional-use leading edge slats for enhanced STOL performance
- Product manual with assembly and flight instructions
What You Need to Complete
- Full-range 5+ channel Spektrum transmitter and compatible receiver (sold separately)
- 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V LiPo battery pack, 2200–5000mAh capacity with EC3 or IC3 connector
- Compatible LiPo battery charger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the skill level required to fly the E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m? — The Twin Timber 1.6m is designated as a Skill Level 4 aircraft, indicating it is suitable for experienced RC pilots with established flying experience. Whilst the twin-motor configuration and STOL capabilities make it an excellent first twin-powered model, pilots should have solid experience with conventional aircraft handling, radio operation and emergency procedures before attempting flight. The optional SAFE Select technologies available on the BNF version can assist less experienced pilots, but PNP versions rely entirely on pilot skill for safe operation.
- What battery does the Twin Timber 1.6m require? — The Twin Timber accepts 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V LiPo batteries in the 2200–5000mAh capacity range. The 3S configuration delivers abundant thrust for STOL operations and rough-field flying, whilst 4S batteries provide increased speed and unlimited vertical performance. Batteries must feature either EC3 or IC3 connectors to match the aircraft's factory-installed wiring. A 4S 3200mAh battery is used in the official weight specification of 2588 grams.
- Can the Twin Timber 1.6m be flown from water? — Yes, the Twin Timber 1.6m is compatible with optional float equipment featuring dual water rudders for superior steering control (sold separately). The float set is designed to fit the same models as the Timber X 1.2m and Timber 1.5m, enabling operations from local lakes and ponds. The wing-mounted motors provide excellent clearance when the floats are installed.
- What transmitter and receiver systems are compatible with the Twin Timber 1.6m? — The PNP version requires any full-range 5+ channel Spektrum receiver of your choice. The BNF Basic version includes an AR637TA receiver with integrated telemetry capability. The aircraft will deliver maximum functionality including real-time telemetry data, differential thrust and motor reversing when used with Spektrum AirWare-equipped transmitters including the DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/G3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6, NX8, NX10, iX12, iX14 and iX20 models. Non-telemetry receivers and non-AirWare transmitters will operate the aircraft but without access to battery voltage and temperature monitoring.
- How long does assembly take? — The Twin Timber 1.6m is supplied at Plug-N-Play completion level with factory-installed power system and servos. Typical assembly time is less than one hour, as the aircraft requires only receiver installation, wing attachment and battery connection before the first flight. No glue is required and all connections use quick-release bolted fittings or integrated connector systems.
- What makes the Twin Timber 1.6m more durable than single-motor Timber models? — The wing-mounted twin-motor configuration makes it nearly impossible to break the counter-rotating propellers or damage the motors and their mounts in the event of a nose-over or prop strike. The extra-strong landing gear with oversized tundra-style wheels and tyres represents the toughest landing gear ever installed on a Timber model, providing enhanced durability for rough-field operations. The composite-reinforced EPO construction throughout the airframe offers excellent impact resistance and repairability.
- Does the Twin Timber 1.6m include LED lights? — Yes, the Twin Timber 1.6m features factory-installed LED landing, navigation and strobe lights that are powered directly by the flight battery. These authentic-looking lights are fully functional and require no additional installation or wiring, enabling night flying operations when local regulations permit.
- What is the difference between the PNP and BNF versions? — The PNP version arrives with factory-installed power system and servos but requires you to supply and install your own receiver. The BNF Basic version includes all the same factory-installed components plus a pre-installed AR637TA receiver with telemetry capability, eliminating receiver selection and installation tasks. Both versions require you to supply your own transmitter and battery.
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