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Heli-Max Axe 400 Heli: A mini electric heli with tons of upgrades!

Posted by Best R/C on Aug 24, 2008

From Heli-Max – the company known for innovation – comes the Axe 400 3D, the electric machine with virtually every top-of-the-line upgrade you could imagine – and it’s all standard! The Axe 400 RTF comes complete and ready to dazzle right out of the box, while the Receiver-Ready version will appeal to modelers who have a radio preference. The 400-sized models have become the dominant category in the electric heli market and the Axe 400 3D is the best of the best! Cutting-edge Heli-Max engineering and components provide the best foundation for truly outstanding 3D performance. Experienced heli pilots will really see the difference with the Axe 400 Pro Series! The quality of the included equipment – and of the Axe 400 itself – makes this the perfect ready-to-fly package for any pilot eager to dazzle spectators with stunning 3D performance. With the Axe 400 RTF comes a highly valued tech feature; the “spread spectrum” signal speed and reliability of Futaba’s acclaimed 6EX 2.4GHz radio with FASST receiver. Not only does this system deliver superior performance, it also boasts heli AND airplane programming for flying other aircraft – with 6-model memory!

  • Light in weight but high in torque, the four included Futaba S3114 Micro Servos perfectly complement the 2.4GHz radio.
  • The standard-size footprint of the Pro Series HM4000 Heading Lock Gyro provides mounting stability, plus the flexibility of dual remote and mechanical gain adjustments.
  • Bigger and more powerful than other motors in the RTF heli class, the Pro Series 425-size out-runner brushless motor has a cooling fan built in.
  • The precise cyclic response of the Bell-Hiller rotor head contributes to smooth, accurate 3D aerobatic performance, as does the efficient link system of the 120° eCCPM swash plate.
  • The Axe 400’s stable, easy-to-adjust, belt-driven tail is topped off with white fins and white color blades that improve visibility.

The Axe 400 3D is chock full of features!

  • One-piece molded canopy with printed trim scheme
  • Rigid, two-piece airframe
  • Adjustable Heading Lock gyro
  • Four high-torque micro servos
  • Black-anodized aluminum tail boom
  • Easy-access battery tray positioned for neutral gravity
  • Powerful 425 size out-runner brushless motor
  • 325 mm main rotor wood blades are included
  • Bell-Hiller mixing head
  • 25A brushless ESC with 2A BEC and Deans® Ultra Plug® connectors
  • 120° eCCPM Swash Plate

SPECIFICATIONS
Main Rotor Diameter: 27.5 in (699 mm)
Length: 24 in (610 mm)
Weight: 21-25 oz (610-700 g)
Rx-R Includes: 425-size brushless motor, 25A ESC, HM4000 Heading Lock Gyro, (4) Futaba® S3114 HT Micro Servos
RTF Also Includes: Futaba® 6EX 6-channel 2.4GHz radio system, R606FS 2.4GHz FASST receiver
RTF Requires: 8 “AA” batteries for the transmitter, 11.1V Lithium-Polymer battery pack, balancer, LiPo-compatible charger
Rx-R Also Requires: 6-channel heli radio, receiver

                                               Retail
HMXE0800 Axe 400 3D EP Mini Helicopter RTF    $699.99
HMXE0801 Axe 400 3D EP Mini Helicopter Rx-R    399.99

Visit the Heli-Max website at www.helimax-rc.com

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