The Best First EDF Jets

So you want to fly an EDF Jet? Ok, let's help you select your first EDF Jet AFTER you have some flying experience under you belt. Along with my First EDF Jet recommendations, I have included some questions to ask yourself before selecting your First EDF Jet:

Have a mastered 4-Channel RC Planes, including RC Warbirds?
Will your shoulders and throwing ability tolerate the need for firm accurate hand launches?
What kind of surface will you be taking off and landing on?
Are you aware of the significant differences between flying EDF Jets vs Prop Planes? If you are not, study them in detail to ensure you are prepared to quickly advance into safely flying 6S EDF Jets. For example, the stall speed is MUCH faster with EDF Jets than Prop Planes and that is what causes more EDF Jet crashes. They often crash due to not enough energy in turns (use throttle in turns) and by getting too slow when landing.

Arrows RC Viper 50mm EDF Jet

For many people without access to a paved runway, this would make the perfect First EDF Jet that is PNF. Its price is only $140 for an extremely forgiving airframe for an EDF Jet. The key for this EDF Jet is in its simplicity. It takes a basic 1500mAh Lipo Battery, simple 4-Channel RX, no gyro system, and is easy to throw for a hand launching EDF Jet. It DO NOT come with landing gear, so you must factor in the surface you will be flying off of for this plane to be a good fit for your individual needs. For example, if you only have a paved runway, I suggest checking out one of the options with landing gear below.

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Arrows RC F-86 Sabre 64mm EDF Jet

This PNF F-86 EDF Jet offers a lot of of the same pros and cons as the Arrows Viper does, but offers it an attractive scale jet that comes with a gyro system built-in, rudder, and flaps. The gyro offers a setting that helps make the hand launch with this plane incredibly easy while the other gyro setting helps smooth out turbulence in flight. Unlike the Viper, it also has optional landing gear and drop tanks. The flight pack is a basic 4S 2200mAh Lipo Battery, the receiver is a simple 6-Channel RX, and the most mild mannered EDF Jets I can remember flying due to the built-in gyro system and characteristic of the airframe. Watch Maiden Flight Video to learn more.

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E-flite Viper 90mm EDF Jet

This is the only 6S RC Jet I have on this list. It also happens to be one of the BEST foam EDF Jets ever made! However, it is not for those without a larger RC Budget at over $600. Those that own it swear it is worth every penny and I have to agree. It comes with the receiver built-it making it a BNF Basic.

It binds with all current Spektrum Radios, comes pre-tuned with the legendary AS3X gyro system & Safe Select, telemetry via its Smart ESC/Smart Receiver, and has a VERY nice light kit built into it. Did I mention very rugged landing gear for an EDF Jet?

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E-flite F-15 Eagle 64mm EDF Jet

For many, this might be the best First EDF Jet option. It has landing gear that makes it a nice option for paved surfaces, is the most durable on this list, comes BNF, and has a nice gyro system just like the UMX Citation. The only area I would caution is its top speed, which is significantly faster than the other options on this page with the exception of the Freewing Lippisch P.15. For those without experience flying faster planes, I would recommend one of the other planes on this list.

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E-flite UMX A-10 30mm EDF Jet

The UMX A-10 Warthog V2 is great flying EDF JET. It is fast and handles well, so long as you have the center of gravity dialed in well. Given its very small size, there is not a wide CG range. Once that is found and consistently applied, this will do a legit 65MPH in flat level flight. Given its size, it seems much faster than that, depending on how close you fly it to your face. DO NOT FLY it by your face! I was just making a point lol

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Arrows RC BAe Hawk 50mm EDF Jet

This PNF EDF Jet offers a lot of of the same pros and cons as the Arrows Viper does, but offers an attractive scale jet that comes with a gyro system built-in. That gyro offers a setting that helps make the hand launch with this plane incredibly easy. The other gyro setting helps smooth out turbulence in flight. Like the Viper, it takes a basic 1500mAh Lipo Battery, simple 4-Channel RX, and is easy to toss underhanded with the gyro built-in gyro system. Watch my Unboxing Video and Maiden Flight Video to learn more.

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Once you have become proficient with your First EDF Jet, visit the Second Plane List