Gee Bee R-2 1.0m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select

Gee Bee aircraft were among the pioneering racing airplanes that captivated just about everyone during aviation's Golden Age. Their cutting-edge, teardrop-shaped designs, coupled with small wings, required a skillful hand to fly well, but with the right pilot, they dominated the racecourse. The E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m is a faithful replica of the iconic aircraft, featuring an abundance of scale detail along with modern features and technologies to deliver an unmatched flying experience. It assembles quickly and is sized to be easily stored and transported without disassembly. The Bind-N-Fly Basic version is equipped with enhanced AS3X+ technology that smooths out the effects of wind and turbulence like never before, plus optional-use SAFE Select technology that makes it easier to fly. Both versions include Spektrum digital, metal-geared servos, a 70A Smart Lite ESC, and a 4S-compatible motor.
E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m RC Airplane
Aviation history produced few designs as unique and recognizable as the Gee Bee R-2, yet RC modelers rarely get the chance to fly one. The E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m is a conveniently sized replica that offers incredible scale detail, modern conveniences, features, and technologies to deliver a truly unmatched flying experience! It's capable of fast and smooth flying at speeds of up to 100 MPH in a dive, along with a variety of aerobatics, and has unexpectedly stable slow-speed handling that makes it easier and more enjoyable for intermediate to experienced pilots to fly.
It features an authentic outline and an abundance of scale details, including molded-in panel lines, a simulated radial engine, flying wires, and a pilot figure. Functional features include shock-absorbing landing gear and wheels specifically designed to make it easier to land, along with a steerable tailwheel. The one-piece wing includes hands-free connections, yet the Gee Bee 1.0m is sized to be easy to store and transport without disassembly. The factory-installed digital and metal-geared servos provide precise and reliable control at every speed. The power system includes a Spektrum outrunner motor and an Avian 70-amp Smart Lite ESC, which are compatible with popular 4S 3200-5000mAh batteries. The Bind-N-Fly Basic version is also equipped with a factory-installed Spektrum AR631+ receiver featuring exclusive and enhanced AS3X+, along with optional-use SAFE Select technologies to provide you with the outstanding control you always wanted but never thought possible in a Gee Bee model. And it all adds up to deliver a model that's a dream to fly while offering an exciting and incredibly unique scale flight experience.
Approximate Assembly Time
Less than 1 Hour
Battery
Sold Separately
CG (Center of Gravity)
45mm (+/- 3mm)
Charger
Sold Separately
Completion Level
Bind-N-Fly Basic
Connector Type
IC3
LiPo Compatibility
4S
Material
EPO
Minimum Required Radio
4-5+ channel full-range
Minimum Speed Control
Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite brushless ESC 3S-6S with IC3 Connector
Motor Size
3549-1000Kv
Motor Type
brushless
Power Type
Electric
Product Length
27.64" (702 mm)
Product Weight
Without Battery: 49.9 oz (1415g) / With Recommended 4S 4000mAh Battery: 63.14 oz (1790g)
Propeller Size
10 x 7
Radio
Sold Separately
Receiver
Included
Recommended Motor Battery
4S 14.8V 32005000mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
Servos
Included
Skill Level
Level 2
Speed Control
Included
Technology
AS3X+, Smart, SAFE Select, Smart Transmitter File
Wingspan
39.37" (1000 mm)