Blade Fusion 550 Quick Build Kit

Based on the Blade Fusion 480 and stretch kit, the Fusion 550 Quick Build Kit offers a perfect fusion of convenience and performance with the included motor and blades. It's also available in a money-saving Super Combo that includes top-of-the-line Spektrum servos, a flight controller, a receiver, plus a Smart ESC!

Introduction
The Blade® Fusion™ 550 blurs the lines between convenience and capabilities, plus quality and value. The strong and lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum airframe is ready to pair with the included carbon fiber 550mm main and 95mm tail rotor blades, plus a more powerful motor and common 6S 4000–5000mAh batteries, to deliver exhilarating performance with power to spare. Now you can make the dream of owning a larger-sized helicopter with cutting-edge capabilities, along with incredible durability and reliability, a reality!

Features
Also available in a money-saving "Super Combo" including top-of-the-line Spektrum servos, a flight controller, receiver, plus a Smart ESC
Based on the extremely popular Fusion 480 and stretch kit for a perfect fusion of convenience and performance
Quick Build Kit with factory-finished assemblies so it can be ready to fly in less than half the time of typical kits
Includes the longer boom, belt, plus carbon fiber 550mm main rotor and 95mm tail rotor blades
Lightweight yet extremely stiff and durable carbon fiber and aluminum airframe design
High-strength steel 10mm main shaft and 8mm spindle with metal head components
Efficient helical main gear paired with a steel pinion for quiet and reliable performance
Includes a 4320-1180Kv brushless outrunner motor that delivers incredible torque and power
Compatible with popular and common 6S 4000–5000mAh 30+C LiPo batteries
Oversized 25mm diameter tail boom eliminates the need for boom supports
6mm wide belt for the driven tail featuring adjustable tension
High-strength steel 5mm tail shaft paired with a metal bell crank and grips
Carbon fiber and aluminum tail case with a metal tail drive pulley
5mm diameter carbon fiber tail pushrod for precise tail control
Fits standard-sized servos for cyclic and tail control
Exclusive Optimized Servo Geometry for precise and responsive control
UNMATCHED FOR UNLIMITED PERFORMANCE
Built on nearly two decades of Blade helicopter engineering and development experience, and based on the extremely popular Fusion 480 and stretch kit, the Blade Fusion 550 packs a variety of high-quality and high-performance features into a rugged and reliable helicopter that's ready to rip up the skies. The lightweight yet extremely durable carbon fiber and aluminum airframe design features many factory-finished assemblies so it assembles quickly – in less than half the time of typical kits – plus it's easy to maintain and repair. The Optimized Servo Geometry provides precise and responsive control from hovering to sport flying, and from basic to all-out 3D aerobatics. The quiet helical main gear is driven by the included 4320-1180Kv brushless outrunner motor that delivers incredible torque and performance with popular 6S 4000–5000mAh LiPo batteries. A belt-driven tail assembly featuring carbon fiber and aluminum construction ensures locked-in tail performance on every flight. So whether you're an intermediate pilot and this is your first-ever kit-built model, or you're a world-class 3D pilot, the Fusion 550 delivers an unmatched combination of convenience, capabilities, quality, and value!

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Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time
5-7 Hours
Battery
Sold Separately
Canopy/Body Material
Fiberglass
Charger
Sold Separately
Completion Level
Kit
Gear Ratio
9.33
Main Blade Material
Carbon Fiber
Main Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Main Motor Type
Brushless
Main Rotor Blade Length
550" (13970 mm)
Main Rotor Diameter
1245" (31623 mm)
Main Rotor Head Type
Collective Pitch Flybarless
Motor Size
4320-1180Kv 10 Pole
Pinion
12T
Power Type
Electric
Product Height
12.59" (320 mm)
Product Length
42.52" (1080 mm)
Product Weight
6.72Lb (3050g) with Recommended Battery
Product Width
7.4" (188 mm)
Receiver
Sold Separately
Servos
Sold Separately
Skill Level
Level 3
Speed Control
Sold Separately
Swashplate Type
120 Degree CCPM
Tail Blade Material
Carbon Fiber
Tail Drive
Belt Drive
Tail Rotor Blade Length
3.74" (95 mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter
9.84" (250 mm)