E-flite Blade 400
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| E-flite Blade 400 | |
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| Manufacturer | E-flite |
| Class | 450 size electric |
| Build | RTF |
| Blade size | 325mm |
| Level | Beginner to Sport |
| Frame | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Type | One piece |
| Servo to swash linkage | 2 direct links, 1 bell crank |
| Servo size | Micro |
| Rotor head | |
| Grips | Plastic |
| Head block | Plastic |
| Links | Ball |
| Swash | Metal / Plastic |
| Control | 120° CCPM |
| Tail | |
| Drive system | Belt drive |
| Auto driven | Yes |
| Tail pitch slider | Dual point |
| Tail blade grips | Plastic |
| Tail case | Plastic |
| Boom strut material | Carbon |
| Gearing | |
| Main rotor to pinion ratio | 1:14 |
| Main rotor to tail ratio | 1:5 |
| Weight | |
| Weight without battery | 1 lb. (453.6g) |
| Fully loaded weight | 1 lb., 5 oz. (595.3g) |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 9 in. (230mm) |
| Canopy width | 3.125 in. (79.4mm) |
| Landing gear | 4.75 in. (120.7mm) |
| Paddle to paddle diameter | 12.5 in. (317.5mm) |
| Main rotor diameter | 28.2 in. (718mm) |
| Tail rotor diameter | 5.3 in. (135mm) |
| Length | 25.6 in. (650mm) |
The E-flite Blade 400 is a 450-sized electric helicopter that comes ready to fly. Unlike most ready to fly helicopters, the Blade 400 comes with a good entry level programmable transmitter: the Spektrum DX6i. This inclusion means that the Blade 400 should be high on the list of any advanced beginner looking to move into collective pitch helicopters.
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[edit] Hints and tips
The Twister 3D is an almost identical model available without radio gear in an almost ready to fly package; spares are believed to be interchangeable.
The heatshrink on the main blades can become loose over time, increasing drag and reducing flight time. The heatshrink can be reshrunk using a hairdryer or heat gun.
[edit] Known Issues
The servos are not very resilient, and the gears are easily broken in a crash (some claim they can break without crashing, but this seems very unlikely).
[edit] Related Helicopters
- E-flite Blade CX2
- E-flite Blade mCX mini coaxial helicopter
- E-flite Blade CP Pro