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Ready to Fly Radio Controlled SR 71-A Blackbird

The Lockheed SR 71-A Blackbird is an American made two-seat reconnaissance aircraft. SR-71 BLACKBIRD PERFORMANCE: Wing span: 16,94 m. Length: 32,74 m. Height: 5,64 m. Max. speed: Mach 3.5+(3500+ km/h,2175+mph.) Empty weight: 60,000 lbs.(27216 kg.) Max. weight: 170,000 lbs.(77111 kg.) Powerplant: two Pratt & Whitney J-58 bleed turbojets Thrust : 32,500 lbs.(14742 kg.) (each)

Ready to Fly SR 71-A Blackbird Correct me if I am wrong but I think the SR71 Blackbird still holds the world record as the fastest aircraft. Well our Blackbird isn’t fast - its a amazingly stable and gentle flyer, She’s a true joy to fly - very very grace full in the air. She’s a big girl - over 1m wingspan and 1.5m long. Powered by 2 electric ducted fans she has nice acceleration - The blackbird really excels in grace full scale flight - most people who have watched her fly believe its a very very large scale model

Wingspan : Approx. 1150mm Total surface area: Approx. 22.9dm2 Overall length: Approx. 1540mm All-up Weight: Approx. 1100g (Battery included) Driven System: 2* 380 SD Battery: Ni-MH9.6V 1600mAh

We include in the full set a Good Quality 4 ch 35mhz CE approved and UK legal Radio Control set along with the required servos - The Rchobby Radio Control set can be used in any other flying RC model it is a Fully UK legal and approved system - Good quality and with a Battery moniter guage - Range is 500- 100m depending on battery powere and your flying site

YOU will only need 8 AA batteries for the transmitter to build and fly this model if you purchase our full set WE EVEN INCLUDE A LARGE POT OF THE CORRECT GLUE FOR ASSEMLEY

Assembly is easy the instruction manual is excellent and we also include helpfull set up and build sheet written by our technicians here - Even someone of no model building skill will have this built in 1 - 2 hours.

This Range of models are construced from EPP a Rubberised foam which has revolutionised Radio controlled aircraft. Its very flexible, impact absorbant and if you do manage to break it then its easy to repair using the included glue or with copydex impact adishive. Assembly is easy the model comes in a few major componests which are simply stuck together. It wold take the complete novice apprx 1 hour. Its nicely boxed and would be a amazing gift

2 x 380 Brushless Motor and 30 amd Brushless speed Controller £55

SR71 Complete set £180.00 Inc. UK mainland Delivery

 SR71 Kit with Motor, Battery and  Charger NO RC - £100

Sr71 Kit Only £70