✈️ The Beechcraft D18 1.5m E-flite returns in an RC-45J Navy version with AS3X+ and SAFE Select. This 3S/4S electric twin-engine aircraft features retractable landing gear, flaps, telemetry, and exceptional stability. A versatile and easy-to-fly warbird for intermediate to experienced modelers.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Wingspan: 1504 mm
- Length: 1064 mm
- Weight: 1858 g without battery / 2266 g with battery
- Motorization: 2x Brushless 3226-930 kV
- Counter-rotating propellers: 9.5 x 7.5
- ESC: Spektrum Avian Dual Smart Lite 40A (3S/4S)
- Receiver: Spektrum AR631+ with AS3X+ & SAFE Select (BNF)
- Recommended battery: 3S or 4S 3200–5000 mAh LiPo IC3/EC3
- Structure: High-strength molded EPO
- Flaps: Yes
- Retractable landing gear: Electric included
- Lights: LED navigation lights
- CG: 17 to 27 mm forward of the wing panel line
- Connector: IC3
- Required skill level: Intermediate
🧩 Equipment & onboard technologies
- Enhanced AS3+ technology offering locked-in, natural stability.
- SAFE Select mode can be activated to secure critical phases.
- Real-time telemetry Smart via Avian ESC Spektrum (battery voltage, motor data).
- Differential thrust function programmable via compatible radios.
- Receiver preloaded with Smart Transmitter Model for Spektrum NX & iX radios.
- Six digital servos with metal gears installed as standard.
- Sturdy retractable landing gear suitable for grass runways.
- Three-piece wing for easy transport and storage.
- Redesigned fuselage reduces the need for elevator compensation.
🧩 Realism & finishes
- White/Navy Orange RC-45J (SNB-5P) livery, fully painted.
- Molded structural lines and hatches.
- Simulated antennas and radial engines.
- Transparent canopy with detailed cockpit and pilot.
- Faithfully reproduced twin fins.
- Battery holder compatible with a wide range of 3200–5000 mAh batteries.
📦 Box contents
- (1) E-flite Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m
- (6) Spektrum metal digital servos installed
- (2) brushless Spektrum motors installed
- (1) ESC Spektrum Avian Dual 40A Smart Lite installed
- (1) Spektrum AR631+ AS3X+ SAFE receiver (BNF version)
- User manual
❗ To be provided
- 6- to 8-channel radio compatible with Spektrum DSMX (BNF)
- 3S or 4S 3200–5000 mAh IC3/EC3 LiPo battery
- Suitable LiPo charger
- 6-channel receiver (PNP version only)
🎯 Who is it for?
- Intermediate pilots looking to move up to twin-engine aircraft
- Military and general aviation enthusiasts
- Modelers looking for a realistic, stable, and versatile aircraft
- Pilots Spektrum wishing to take advantage of telemetry Smart
