XPV R.A.D. Robotic Air Defense Red 27 MHz

by Jakks Pacific

Product Features

• RC robot talks, drives on land, and flies in air
• Capable of performing incredible aerial stunts; flies up to 30 MPH and more than 20 stories high
• Made with impact-resistant material; light stealth wing styling
• Includes remote control, first aid vehicle repair kit, detachable blaster, and XPV fuel system
• Recommended for kids ages 8 and up

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000RYMTIK
• Item model number: 74056 - 27MHz
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,021 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Jakks XPV R.A.D. Robotic Air Defense is the ultimate remote-controlled robot. Boasting the very latest in toy technology, this robot amazes with its high-flying abilities.

Next Generation of Robots
This new RC robot from the XPV R.A.D. series -- which stands for Robotic Air Defense -- welcomes kids to the next generation of RC flying vehicles. The standing android transforms to drive on land and fly in the air. With a flight range of more than 300 feet, the Robotic Air Defense flies up to 30 miles per hour and higher than 20 stories, and is capable of performing incredible aerial stunts. Not only can this R.A.D. robot fly, but it can talk as well. The remote triggers user-controlled speaking and missile sounds. For added effect, when the robot speaks, its eyes light up.

Ready to Fly
Because flying can be dangerous, the Robotic Air Defense is made with impact-resistant material to stand up to long days of play. The amazingly light stealth wing styling is inspired by actual stealth planes. The robot features a twin turbo engine design and comes ready to run on a built-in, rechargeable 7.4-volt lithium ion polymer battery. In the case of more than one flying robot being in use, the remote control provides two separate channels. This robot also includes a first aid vehicle repair kit and a detachable blaster, and a XPV fuel system that also charges USB devices. It is recommended for kids ages eight and up.

What's in the Box
Remote-controlled flying robot, remote control, first aid vehicle repair kit, detachable blaster, and XPV fuel system.

The RC robot can transform to drive on land and fly in the air, with a range of more than 300 feet.View larger.

From the Manufacturer

The Ultimate Flying RC Robot that drives on land and flies in the air! You control his speaking and missile firing sounds. Ready to Run - Includes XPV Battery System that also charges USB devices. Built-in, rechargeable 7.4V Lithium Ion Polymer Batter. The next generation of RC flying vehicles. He Drives, Flies and even Talks! Eyes light up when he speaks. Capable of performing amazing aerial stunts. Flight range of over 300 feet. Flies up to 30 MPH and over 20 stories. New, super-light stealth styling inspired by real stealth planes. Twin turbo engine design. Made with impact resistant material. Includes first aid vehicle repair kit. Detachable blaster included. 2 Channel controller.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Jester's Dead, December 31, 2007

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M. Woodruff "Author" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: XPV R.A.D. Robotic Air Defense Red 27 MHz (Toy)

And here we are at take off.... the ground performance was great and we even got it off the ground a few times. Followed abrubtly by a quick crash. Not really a problem for the body - the durable foam took it well. The first night out with it we flew/drove it for nearly 30 minutes.

Then the fun ended. No matter how long the battery was recharged, full power (needed for take off) lasts less than 10 seconds. It takes at least 30 feet on a flat surface to get enough lift. That's less than 0.5 seconds of flight if any.

The videos are impressive - but I'm depressed by the performance of this product. Perhaps it was merely a defective battery.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars XPV R.A.D. -- There's a reason it was on sale!, January 28, 2008

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K. Maluo (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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= 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: XPV R.A.D. Robotic Air Defense Red 27 MHz (Toy)

My son was so excited to get this toy for Christmas. We charged it, went to the park, and watched it fly for about 4 seconds before diving straight into the ground. No matter how many times we tried, the toy would invariably lose lift, and head straight for the ground. After five replays of the same performance, the wings cracked. We repaired the damage with high hopes, only to watch it's final, catastrophic nose dive and subsequent retirement. The promo videos of repeatable, sustained flight are misleading. There's a reason this item was available at such a great sale price. We wasted our money. Don't buy it, no matter how much they lower the price.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars XPV shadow hawk much better, February 8, 2008

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Jeffrey March - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: XPV R.A.D. Robotic Air Defense Red 27 MHz (Toy)

I purchased two of these at Amazon. The first never flew, it only nosed into ground and then broke. The second I had some spectacular flights and was able to actually do barrel rolls and high speed passes. These planes are, however, extremly fragile. Even minor crashes would cause the stabilizer to become unglued. I was only able to keep the second one flying with lots of tape and glue. The flight times are also quite a bit shorter than the XPV shadow hawk.