See it in Action: E-flite UMX Gee Bee R-2 510mm BNF Basic R/C Airplane [Video]
By: Tim Gluth
E-flite's latest R/C airplane release is sure to delight fans of early 1930's pylon racing. The UMX Gee Bee R-2 510mm BNF Basic replicates the unique style of the 1:1 Gee Bee R-2 in a compact size that should allow for fun flying at local parks and airfields.
If you want to see what this bind-and-fly airplane looks like in action, check out this video footage from Horizon Hobby:
Specs:
- Approximate Assembly Time: No assembly required
- Battery: Sold Separately
- Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
- LiPo Compatibility: 2S, 3S
- Material: EPS
- Minimum Required Radio: 5+ channel full range
- Minimum Speed Control: 1208-1900Kv Outrunner Brushless Motor, 12-Pole (SPMXAM4000)
- Motor Type: Brushless
- Power Type: Electric
- Product Length: 13.85" (352 mm)
- Product Weight: Weight Without Battery: 3.5oz (110g) / Weight w/Rec Battery: 4.79oz (136g)
- Propeller Size: 5.25x3.5
- Radio: Sold Separately
- Receiver: Included
- Recommended Motor Battery: 3S 300mAh 30C LiPo Battery: JST-RCY (SPMX3003S30)
- Servos: Included
- Skill Level: Level 2
- Technology: AS3X, SAFE Select
- Wingspan: 20" (510 mm)
The E-flite UMX Gee Bee R-2 510mm BNF Basic is priced at $169.99 and is available through Horizon Hobby and its dealers. Visit horizonhobby.com to learn more about this compact, throwback radio-controlled plane.
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Image credit: Horizon Hobby
