WowWee CrashFX Remote Control Airplane Unveiled

Written on Apr 22, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, WowWee

WowWee launched a series of new products for this year at CES in January, but this remote control airplane was not part of those announcements. WowWee has released several flight vehicles in their FlyTech lineup over the years, but this is their first “traditional” airplane. And what’s not to love? With a name like CrashFX, we fully expect it to be durable enough to be driven nose first into the ground more than once.

WowWee says the CrashFX is built on their new “Easi-snap” platform. This means on crash, the aiplane with break up, but the pieces are easily reassembled so you can be flying again in seconds. 

Like most products in this class, the CrashFX will charge off the remote and gets 5 minutes flight time after a 10 minute charge. The remotes are dual channel, so two CrashFX planes can be flown at the same time. 

In terms of controls, there are two, rudder and speed. With these two controls pilots should be able to lock in a speed to stay airborne, while using the rudder for turns. This ease of use should make it a quick learning curve for kids and parents alike to get up and running.

Pricing and formal release dates have not been announced, but expect the CrashFX to be out in time for the Holiday shopping season. [via RoboCummunity]

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