Features
Generous wing area for lighter wing loading
Large control surfaces for precise control in high-alpha flight
Exceptionally lightweight balsa and plywood construction
Designed for use with E-flite’s Park 480 brushless outrunner motor
Factory-painted fiberglass cowl and wheel pants
Aluminum landing gear and steerable tail wheel
Plug-in wings for easy transport
Assembles in just a few evenings
Covered in genuine UltraCote® and UltraCote Lite
Overview
The Extra 260 3D 480 ARF is one of the first E-flite® planes to use a new construction technique that eliminates unnecessary weight without sacrificing any strength. This super-lightweight construction, combined with its generous wing area, results in exceptionally light wing loading. Plus, its firewall is designed to accept E-flite’s powerful Park 480 Brushless Outrunner Motor, without modification. It all comes together to give you a fantastic flying 3D airplane without limits and with nothing but possibilities.
Specs
| Wingspan | 43 in (1090mm) |
| Overall Length | 40 in (1015mm) |
| Wing Area | 375 sq in (24.2 sq dm) |
| Flying Weight | 26–29 oz (740–820 g) |
| Motor Size | Park 480 BL Outrunner |
| Radio | 6 channels or more for proper mixing |
| Servos | Sub-micro (4) |
| Trim Scheme Colors | Pearl Purple (HANU847), Bright Yellow (HANU872), Silver (HANU881), Lite Transparent Clear (HANU964), Lite White (HANU973) |
| CG (center of gravity) | 3 inches (75mm) to 3 1/8 inches (79mm) |
| Prop Size | 12x6 Electric |
| Spinner Size | 1 3/4 in |
| Hardware Included | Yes |
| Speed Control | 35A-40A Brushless |
| Recommended Battery | 1320-2100mAh 11.1V 3-cell Li-Po |
| Control Throw (Ailerons) | Low 3/4-inch (19mm) or High 1-1/2-inch (38mm) |
| Control Throw (Elevator) | Low 3/4-inch (19mm) or High 1-1/2-inch (38mm) |
| Control Throw (Rudder) | Low 1-1/2-inch (38mm) or High 2-1/2-inch (64mm) |
| Scale | Park Flyer |
| Approx. Assembly Time | 4-6 hours |
; "E-Flite Extra 260 480 Model Plane, ARF")
