The highly rated and reviewed E-flite Beechcraft D18 1.5m was beloved by many due to its easy assembly, feature-rich design, excellent flight performance, and easy handling. Now its back with a unique and fully painted RC-45J (SNB-5P) Navy trim scheme, along with enhanced AS3X+ and optional-use SAFE Select technologies in the BNF Basic version.
Product Details
In The Box
E-flite Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m with: 1
Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (installed): 6
Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motors (installed): 2
Spektrum Avian Dual 40-Amp Smart Lite Brushless ESC (installed): 1
Product Manual: 1
Needed to Complete
Full-range 6+ channel transmitter and receiver: 1
3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 32005000mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector: 1
Compatible LiPo charger: 1
Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m PNP Overview
The design of the Twin Beech D18 proved so adaptable that Beechcraft Aircraft Corporation eventually produced 32 versions - and more than 9,000 total aircraft - from 1937 to 1969. They served in a wide variety of roles, from passenger transport to mail carrier, and even as a military trainer for navigators and bombardiers. The original E-flite Beechcraft D18 1.5m quickly became known as the most convenient, well-equipped, and easiest-to-fly scale model of the unique aviation icon. Now it's available again with a military trim scheme based on a US Navy variant that first entered service as a navigation trainer, then underwent an overhaul and was reconfigured as a photo reconnaissance trainer in the 1950s. It's outfitted with numerous scale details, as well as functional features such as LED navigation lights, retractable landing gear, and flaps, which further enhance its realism. The 3S and 4S compatible power system features an exclusive Spektrum Avian Dual Smart Lite ESC. The BNF Basic version is also equipped with an AR631+ receiver, delivering real-time telemetry data along with AS3X+ and SAFE Select technologies. The Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m turns the aviation classic into a modern-day RC marvel that's practical for a wide range of pilots to enjoy!
The E-flite Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m is the most convenient, capable, and easiest to fly scale model of one of general and military aviation's most recognizable aircraft! Its twin brushless power system, with specially tuned motors, delivers better-than-scale-like performance when using 3S 3200-5000mAh batteries. Or it can deliver even more speed and unlimited vertical performance with a 4S battery no modifications or upgrades required. It's also equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Dual 40-amp Smart Lite ESC, which can provide a variety of real-time power system telemetry data with both Smart and non-Smart batteries via compatible receivers (including the AR631+ installed in the BNF Basic version) and Spektrum AirWare-equipped transmitters. The BNF Basic version is also the only Twin Beech model equipped with enhanced AS3X+ and optional-use SAFE Select technologies, making it the easiest to fly D18/RC-45J yet. Factory-finished in a highly visible and fully painted white with orange Navy trim scheme, the lightweight yet durable, composite-reinforced EPO airframe features an abundance of scale detail - molded-in panel lines and hatches, antennas, exhaust stacks, a pilot figure, and more. Included functional flaps, twin rudders, and LED navigation lights elevate your experience to the next level. Factory-installed electric retracts with durable metal components make it possible to take off from a wide variety of surfaces, including paved runways, packed dirt, and even grass. The unique 3-piece wing design makes storage and transport as convenient as possible, as the center section houses the main gear, and all sections feature innovative hands-free connections. Best of all, because no glue is required for final assembly, you can have the Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
Fully painted white with orange Navy RC-45J (SNB-5P) navigation and photo reconnaissance trainer trim scheme
Functional features include LED navigation lights, flaps, retracts, and twin rudders
Factory-installed 3S and 4S-compatible brushless motors with counter-rotating props
Six durable and precise digital, metal-geared servos with factory-installed linkages
Fast and easy assembly no glue required
Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m PNP Features
The most convenient, well-equipped, and easiest to fly scale model of the unique general aviation and military aircraft
Scale details including molded-in panel lines and hatches, antennas, simulated radial engines, and more
Fits batteries from 3200-5000mAh to deliver a wide variety of performance and flight times
40-amp Spektrum Avian Dual Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage and other telemetry data, plus differential thrust capabilities, via compatible transmitters
Three-piece wing includes a center section with main gear plus hands-free connections for easier storage and transport
Updated fuselage design to eliminate the need for significant elevator trimming
Reliable electric retracts for operation from a variety of surfaces, including grass
Convenient top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail, and a pilot figure
Extremely durable, fully molded EPO airframe
Skill Level 3 Experience Required
Skill Level 3 aircraft, like this one, are suitable for more experienced RC pilots who already have the skills to assemble, set up, and fly similar class models. This PNP version requires more experience and skills to assemble and fly than the BNF Basic version because you will need to install a receiver that does not already include properly tuned AS3X+ and SAFE Select technologies. You should have the experience and skills necessary to assemble and successfully fly models like the E-flite T-28 Trojan 1.1m, Valiant 1.3m, Commander mPd 1.4m, Turbo Timber Evolution 1.5m, or other similar class models before attempting to fly the Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m PNP version.
Beechcraft D18/RC-45J 1.5m PNP Product Specs:
Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour
Battery: Sold Separately
CG (Center of Gravity): 1727mm forward from the panel line at the wing joint
Charger: Sold Separately
Completion Level: Plug-N-Play
Connector Type: IC3
Flaps: Yes
Lighting: Nav Lights
LiPo Compatibility: 3S, 4S
Material: EPO
Minimum Required Radio: Full-range 6+ channel
Minimum Speed Control: Avian Dual 40 Amp Brushless ESC 3-4S
Motor Size: 3226-930Kv
Motor Type: Brushless
Power Type: Electric
Product Length: 41.9" (1064 mm)
Product Weight: Without Battery: 65.5 oz (1858g) / With Recommended 4S 4000mAh Battery: 80 oz (2266 g)
Propeller Size: 9.5 x 7.5
Radio: Sold Separately
Receiver: Sold Separately
Recommended Motor Battery: 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 32005000mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
Retracts: Included
Servos: Included
Skill Level: Level 3
Speed Control: Included
Technology: Smart
Trim Scheme Colors: White with orange Navy RC-45J (SNB-5P)
Wingspan: 59.2" (1504 mm)