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Higher Performance Habu
The Habu STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 70mm EDF was a game-changer that finally made it possible to learn to fly RC airplanes successfully with a jet! E-flite engineers also realized that a more powerful and capable version would be even more exciting for low-time to experienced pilots to fly. Enter the Habu SS (Super Sport) 70mm EDF jet — a modified version of the Habu STS that offers nearly unlimited vertical performance, more speed, and even more aerobatic capability. It has a 4S to 6S compatible power system featuring a specially-tuned motor and 70mm 10-blade fan, along with a telemetry-capable Avian 70-amp Smart Lite ESC. It's also available in a BNF Basic version equipped with exclusive Spektrum AS3X and optional-use SAFE Select technologies. The Habu SS is easy enough for a wide variety of low-time pilots with little to no EDF experience to fly successfully — while also being one of the best all-around fun-to-fly and no hassles high-performance EDF sport jets for experienced pilots too!
Based on the legendary Habu — one of the best first and high-performance EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) sport jet platforms EVER designed — the E-flite Habu SS (Super Sport) 70mm EDF is a more powerful and more capable version of the popular Habu STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE)! It's a simple, no hassles, easy, and extremely fun to fly high-performance sport jet that's a perfect first-ever EDF for RC pilots with limited experience — while also being one of the best-ever everyday sport jets for experienced pilots. The Habu SS offers the same incredible low-speed handling and performance as the STS, but features updates and upgrades for more aerobatic capability, higher speeds, and nearly unlimited vertical performance. The specially tuned motor and 70mm 10-blade fan are compatible with 4S to 6S batteries without the need for modifications or upgrades. This factory-installed power system delivers plenty of speed and thrust with popular 4S 3200mAh batteries, added power with 5S batteries, or nearly unlimited vertical performance and speeds up to 100 MPH in a dive with 6S 4000mAh batteries! With Smart and non-Smart batteries, the exclusive 70-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC can provide a variety of real-time power system telemetry data including motor RPM, current, overall battery voltage and more via compatible receivers (such as the AR631 included with the BNF Basic version) and Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters. Best of all a wide range of pilots, even those who have never flown an EDF before, can enjoy flying this model successfully — especially the BNF Basic version that includes exclusive AS3X and SAFE Select technologies.
Factory-finished in a trim scheme with higher-visibility colors, the airframe is composite-reinforced and strengthened to handle the added speed and aerobatic capabilities right out of the box. The optional-use fixed landing gear is outfitted with smaller diameter wheels and tires for sleeker looks and less drag. The wide-stance gear plus steerable nosewheel makes it easy to taxi, takeoff, and land on paved, dirt, and shorter grass surfaces — or you can install the oversized wheels and tires from the Habu STS to fly from thicker grass and other rough surfaces. You can also remove the landing gear for more speed and vertical performance with easy hand launches over and belly landings on grass. Best of all, the Habu SS 70mm EDF assembles quickly and easily without glue or special tools — so you can be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, we recommend learning to fly with one of our purpose-built trainer aircraft such as the E-flite Habu STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 70mm EDF (www.horizonhobby.cc/HabuSTSRTF). It's equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version includes everything needed to fly in one box and is the perfect choice if you're a new RC pilot.
Features:
- A modified version of the popular Habu STS that offers nearly unlimited vertical performance, more speed and even more aerobatic capability
- Unique airframe design delivers incredible low-speed handling and slow speed performance that makes it one of the easiest to fly jets EVER
- Specially tuned motor and 70mm 10-blade fan compatible with 4S to 6S batteries without the need for modifications or upgrades
Fast and easy assembly – no glue required
Bind-N-Fly Completion Level
In The Box
- (1) E-flite Habu SS 70mm EDF
- (1) Spektrum Avian 70A Brushless Smart Lite ESC (installed)
- (1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)(5) Servos (installed)(1) Spektrum AR631 6-Channel Receiver (installed)
- (1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete
- (1) Full-range 4–5+ Channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 Compatible Transmitter
- (1) 4S 14.8V to 6S 22.2V 3200–4000mAh LiPo with EC5 or IC5 Connector (1) Compatible LiPo Charger
Based on one of the best first and high-performance EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) sport jet platforms ever designed—the legendary Habu
It’s a perfect first-ever EDF and one of the best everyday sport jets for experienced pilots.
Features
- Popular and affordable 4S to 6S 3200–4000mAh batteries deliver excellent performance and flight times
- 70-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, RPM and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
- Compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular E-flite and HobbyZone trainer airplane models
- Factory-finished in a high-visibility trim scheme
- Easy to take off, fly and land with optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X technology
- 4-channel control with five factory-installed servos and linkages for full aerobatic capability
- Wide-stance landing gear with lower profile wheels/tires for a sleeker look and less drag
- Optional oversized tires for operation from a variety of surfaces including thick grass
- Landing gear can be removed for easy hand launching and belly landings
- Composite-reinforced and strengthened EPO airframe
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX technology
Exclusive Technologies
The BNF Basic version is equipped with exclusive Spektrum AS3X and SAFE Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence to deliver a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you're flying a much larger airplane.
Versatile Power
The factory-installed Spektrum Avian 70-amp Smart Lite ESC and high-power brushless outrunner motor can drive the 10-blade 70mm fan with a wide range of batteries. Install a 4S 3200mAh battery for plenty of speed and thrust, a 5S battery for added power, or a 6S battery up to 4000mAh to deliver nearly unlimited vertical performance and speeds up to 100 MPH in a dive!
Uniquely Optimized
Jets are typically faster and harder to fly than most of their prop-driven counterparts, which can make it difficult for low-time – and sometimes even experienced pilots – to fly them. The unique and optimized airframe design of the Habu SS improves low-speed handling and slow speed performance that makes it one of the easiest to fly jets EVER!
More Capable
The lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced EPO airframe has been strengthened to handle more power, higher speeds and higher energy aerobatics. It's also factory-finished in a high-visibility trim scheme.
Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel offers great ground handling for easier takeoffs and landings on a wide variety of surfaces from paved runways to grass and even dirt. The lower profile wheels/tires offer a sleeker look and less drag, or you can install the optional oversized tires (sold separately) for operation from an even wider variety of surfaces including thick grass. Or, you can leave the landing gear off for more speed and vertical performance plus easy hand launches over and landings on grass.
Smart Technology
The Habu SS 70mm EDF is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers (including the AR631) and Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6, 8 and 10, iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly.
Chris
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
Absolutely a blast to fly! Easy to assemble. Set this up on a Radiomaster TX16S and got all the bells and whistles working (SAFE/AS3X/ Reverse Thrust). This is my first EDF jet and I really love it. Cant say enough good things about it. I dont think it would be a perfect first RC plane though, start off with something a little bit slower.
California Bonsai Studio
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
Absolute junk. I would avoid anything from Horizon hobby including Spektrum or eflite. I’ve repeatedly had problems and get zero customer service.
Mitch Ledbetter
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
All I can say is whooo hooo.
phillip
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
Great quality, good 1st edf by using safe mode. With different motor from the STS version for 4-6s battery, use the 5s, turn safe off & you can light the fires & burn up the skies. Model was as described & arrived in hood shape & on the promised date.
Ron S.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
This is my first EDF jet and and I absolutely love it. I am a intermediate pilot and this was fairly easy to fly if you don't count the crash I had, LOL. Was trimming it out and took my eyes off the plane and momentarily lost it. In the ground pretty quickly. Repaired and ready to go again!
GB69
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
Love flying this plane. Not good for hand launches or grassy fields but would buy again.
Mike
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2022
I flew on 6s 3300 mah packs and used safe for the first few flights. its so stable and very fast...mabey 80 90 mph. and it almost lands itself. it needs a good long room for takeoff and langing tho...edf jets take a bit to get to speed but on the flip side it has a very stable and long glide pattern so im off throttle 100yards right of the end of runway and then glide from 100ft alt. going left to bank into final approach to the left end of 300ft runway, i got about that far past the end on left after my bank in a little blip of throttl depending on headwinds but usually come in slighty hot nose down a few degrees 10 foot of ground then start the flare(it is also capable of using the landing assits sensor, as it has the place for it.) after 30 40 foot flared nose up 5-10 degrees it touches down and rolls out half the runway. i could probably land even slower but i dont know its stall speed but i know its pretty low. i dont know what it will try to do in a stall yet as i usually start testing those charachteristics up high after i get used to the plane enough to cofidently know what she'll do for sure. Ill say this though, like i said 2 faced snake.....turn of smart safe mode and go full throw max rates on all surfaces without agle limits and this plane can scare the best of piolots with its wicked rool rates and dive in high speed passes upwards 110+mph i would guess. its stoooopid stable and evil like nible as can be all in one good looking sport jet trainer.... this would be perfect for possibly a second plane(after high wing w/ dihedral trainer plane) or even for a first plane if you can get a person to buddy box with you but with the aility to use safe mode... almost could solo as a firts timer plane as long as you are fairly confident you know the controls and take it easy just doing simple oval laps and practice your landings as soon as possible while you have plenty of battery left.... will update when i get some real telemetry info... also thinking of doing a fpv camera and vr headset to fly fpvfrom takeoff to landings...thatd be a ball
Grumpy old Man
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
I was skeptical and nervous about the easy to fly claims.I set up my NX8 as manual details and was flying a jet like a pro on my maiden flight. The flight time is diminished considerably compared to a propeller driven plane, maybe 4 minutes on a 4000 6s 70c.I have about 50 flights in the year I have had it and it's still my favorite. No issues other than I stripped the nose wheel servo on a botched, very hard landing on a grass field.I'm always satisfied with E-Flight products.
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