Air Hogs Switchblade - Red and Grey 27.195 Mhz

by Air Hogs

Product Features

• Comes with an RF controller, plug-in charger, extra propellers, and a built in LIPO battery for extreme power and performance.
• 2 amazing flyers in 1!
• Wing span of 17" (43cm)
• Hover like a UFO, fly like a plane!
• Great for the backyard or park

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 14.5 x 18 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001SOIZTK
• Item model number: 20021790
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,678 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Junior aviators will enjoy flying the Air Hogs Switchblade, a unique remote-control plane that hovers like a UFO and flies like a jet. Designed for ages ten and older, this marvel-of-the-skies transforms in midair with the push of a "morph" button that propels it forward from a hovering position with incredible velocity. Ideal for play in a neighborhood park or spacious backyard, kids can put on a show with this remote control plane.

Switchblade Ages:10+ Requires: 8 "AA" batteries (not included) Screwdriver for battery installation

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Plane's dual action enables it to hover like a UFO, and fly like a jet. The Challenging: As with any remote control plane, a high-velocity flight often ends quickly. In a Nutshell: Junior aviators will be impressed by this remote-control plane's midair transformation.

The Switchblade can hover in mid-air and then transform to fly like a jet. (Black & yellow model shown here.) View larger.

Plug the charge nozzle into the plane's charge port and the plane will be ready to fly in 30 minutes. (Black & yellow model shown here.) View larger.

Prepare for Take-Off
With a 17-inch wingspan, durable polyfoam construction, and red-and-grey designs, this remote-control plane can hover in mid-air and then transform to fly like a jet. The remote control features a throttle, direction toggle, trim knob, and "morph" button, making it easy for junior aviators to pilot the Switchblade from up to 300 feet (91 meters) away.

Before take-off, adults should install the controller/charger's eight "AA" batteries (not included), then plug the charge nozzle into the plane's charge port. In approximately 30 minutes, a flashing green light on the controller, indicates the plane is ready. First-time pilots then adjust the controller's trim knob to make the plane hover, rather than spin.

Take to the Skies like a UFO
The Switchblade is ideal for use in a neighborhood park or spacious backyard. Pilots can position the plane on the included launch base for take-off, or simply release it by hand. Arrows on the plane's body show what direction to rotate the plane's wings so that the propellers are facing opposite directions. When the trim is properly adjusted, the plane will ascend with ease.

Fly with the Stealth of a Jet Plane
The plane's steady ascension is a marvel to watch, but it hardly compares to the sudden midair transformation that takes place at the touch of the "morph" button. Instantly, the plane shoots forward with remarkable speed. From there, it's up to you to steer it safely.

The Switchblade should be piloted over grassy areas in temperatures of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or above for safe flying and optimal performance. In the event of an accidental air collision or landing mishap, a piece of tape is usually sufficient for repair.

The plane also comes with four replacement propellers which should be installed with adult supervision.

What's in the Box
Switchblade remote-control plane (Red & grey), controller/charger, controller antenna, launch base, wind speed/direction ribbon, four spare propellers, and instruction manual.

Product Description

This Air Hogs R/C Switchblade Transforming Stunt Flier rises, transforms and flies! It is sure to provide hours of flying fun!

• Air Hogs Remote Control Switchblade Flier
• Transformer stunt flier
• It rises, transforms and flies!
• Vertical take-off
• Transforms in mid air
• Flies like a jet
• Red and gray coloring
• Durable polyfoam construction
• Range 300 feet
• Requires 8 AA batteriesFrequency 27.195 MHz
• Lithium battery is included
• Recomended for ages 10 and up

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun while it lasts, January 18, 2010

By 

Doug Mercer (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Air Hogs Switchblade - Red and Grey 27.195 Mhz (Toy)

I got two of these for Christmas for a couple of 10 year old boys. They flew them on a baseball field over the weekend. While they really loved them and flew them a LOT, by the end of the weekend, the charge in the planes was getting less and less-- and yes, I changed out the batteries in the controllers. It definitely does what it says. It spirals up about 30-40 feet in the air and then it changes to plane mode and flies around, but don't think you are going to be able to control the flight more than making a slight turn here or there. I have purchased Airhog planes before, and here is my assessment: They are really fun toys that will be used 2-3 weeks before either the battery in the planes can't charge enough or the wings get dinged up too much affecting the flight. Don't even think about flying this thing on concrete! Hey, if you've got $50 or $60, and you want a fun toy for a while it is great, but don't think it will last.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work/not durable, January 19, 2010

By 

asmith - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Air Hogs Switchblade - Red and Grey 27.195 Mhz (Toy)

Purchased as a christmas gift, the toy didn't last christmas day. Charge would not last. Low hoover only. Not worth the money

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother, December 15, 2010

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L. Skaggs - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Air Hogs Switchblade - Red and Grey 27.195 Mhz (Toy)

I bought two of these and neither one would fly. Both would take off great in hover mode but when I changed them the flew straight into the ground. The problem is one lf lift. When they switched they instantly went upside down which caused the wings shaped for lift to take is down and not up. Nothing in did made them fly right side up. Huge waste of money.