AT A GLANCE
MODEL
EC-1500 Twin 1.5m
MANUFACTURER
E-flite (e-fliterc.com)
DISTRIBUTOR
Horizon Hobby (horizonhobby.com)
TYPE
twin sport-scale electric
WINGSPAN
60.1 in.
PILOT SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
ASSEMBLY TIME
20 minutes
RADIO REQ’D
6-channel DSM2/DSMX compatible
POWER REQ’D
3S or 4S 3200 to 6400mAh LiPo
PRICE
$399.99 (BNF Basic), $369.99 (PNP)
The E-flite Cargo 1500 Twin, or EC-1500, is a twin-engine electric cargo plane loosely based on the Alenia C-27 Spartan military transport. Like the C-27, the EC-1500 can be used for a variety of missions. It’s available in Plug-N-Play and in a BNF Basic version. Able to fly off just about any surface, the BNF Basic version of the EC-1500 I reviewed was equipped with AS3X and SAFE Select, so it’s stable and easy to fly. An impressive array of unique features and options allow a customized flight experience to suit just about anyone.The revolutionary cargo plane is constructed of painted EPO foam and features removable plug-in wings and fixed landing gear. The color scheme is an eye-popping bright orange and white.
The EC-1500’s power system is comprised of a pair of E-flite Power 15 motors and 40-amp speed controls. The motors are counter-rotating and use modern-looking five-blade scimitar-style propellers. You can power the EC-1500 with either a 3S or 4S LiPo, but if you want to take full advantage of the capabilities and really wring it out, then 4S is the way to go.
This story is from the March 2020 edition of Model Airplane News.
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