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The AMX International AMX "Ghibli" is a ground-attack aircraft which has been specifically designed for battlefield interdiction, close air support and reconnaissance missions. The AMX is capable of operating at high subsonic speed and low altitude, by day or night, and if necessary, from bases with poorly equipped or damaged runways.It was built in a joint venture between Brazil and Italy.
Low IR signature and reduced radar equivalent cross-section help prevent detection, while low vulnerability of structure and systems aid survivability. Integrated ECM, air-to-air missiles and nose-mounted guns provide self-defence capabilities. This combination of features enabled the Italian Air Force's AMX squadrons to fly 252 combat sorties over Kosovo as part of Operation Allied Force, without a single loss.
Starmax have worked their usual wonders in the finish and design of this foam structured plane. The fuselage is both strong and extremely light, designed to withstand the occasional crash landing. It is complete with a detailed paint job with a very striking dragon design emblazoned down the sides of the fuselage.
The AMX has something extra for you though: it features vectored thrust.
Thrust vectoring is the ability of an aircraft to direct the thrust from its engine(s) in a direction other than parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal axis. The technique was originally employed to provide upward vertical thrust as a means to give aircraft vertical (VTOL) or short (STOL) takeoff and landing ability. Soon, it was realised that using vectored thrust in combat situations enabled aircraft to perform manoeuvres not available to conventional-engined planes.
So, what does all this mean? Well, you've got a 64mm ducted fan with powerful 14.8v battery, and 5ch electronics. Coupled with the vectored thrust, this gives you one of the fastest and most agile model aeroplanes on the market for this price. This plane will travel at speeds in excess of 100mph. You will not be disappointed!
The power that this plane packs allows it to perform a full aerobatic display: inside loops, outside loops, axial rolls, inverted flight, knife edge, stall turns, hammerheads, and spins are all possible. If you're really good you will be able to perform the famous 'Cobra Manoeuvre' with your AMX.
This plane is 90% assembled and so only a few minutes of final finishes are needed before you can fly. Also everything you need is in the box, apart from 8 AA batteries, which you'll need to power the radio contol transmitter.
Specs
Wingspan: 692mm
Length: 868mm
Flying Weight: 680g
Wing area: 9dm²
Wing Load: 75g/dm²
Radio: 2.4G (4Ch Tx and 6 Ch Rx )
Four 9 gram servos
64mm Ducted fan
Brushless Powered: Powerful 2061 outer runner brushless motor
45A ESC
Battery: 4 Cell Li-Po, 2200 mAh,14.8V
Features
Pre-painted foam fuselage & wings
90% assembled
Pre-installed electrics
CAD engineering quality
Retractable landing gear
Stunning paintwork
64 mm electric ducted fan
State of the art components
2.4G Transmitter
Can perform amazing aerobatics
Powerful batteries
Approx 15min flight time
Range: 1000m
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