Description
The WLTOYS XK K170 brings the iconic silhouette of the Sikorsky UH60L Black Hawk into an accessible RC form-factor, combining scale realism with advanced flight features to suit pilots from beginners to more experienced hobbyists.
Key Features
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Scale Military Design: Styled in military green with a four-blade rotor system and detailed fuselage inspired by the UH-60L Black Hawk.
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4-Channel Control & Brushless Motor: Offers full directional control (throttle, yaw, pitch, roll) with a powerful brushless main motor (1106 11200KV) and tail motor for improved performance.
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6-Axis Gyro / 6G Stability Mode: The built-in gyro system enhances flight stability, making hovering, indoor/outdoor transitions and control easierparticularly helpful for newer pilots.
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Beginner-Friendly Features: It includes one-key take-off/landing, altitude-hold/fixed-height mode, signal-loss auto land to protect against uncontrolled crashes.
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Durable Construction: Built from engineering composite materials and equipped with spare blades and parts for easier maintenance.
Specifications (approximate)
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Rotor diameter: ~260 mm
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Fuselage length: ~265 mm
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Height: ~72 mm
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Weight (without battery): ~85 g
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Battery: 3.8 V 800mAh Li-Po (20C)
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Flight time: ~8 minutes per charge under ideal conditions
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Remote control distance: ~80-100 m
Why Youll Enjoy It
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For those who love military-aviation styling, the Black Hawk look gives serious credibility to your RC fleet.
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The combination of brushless power and gyro stabilization means you get better flight quality than basic toy models.
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Beginner modes help you learn the ropes without being overwhelmed, yet the performance is solid enough to keep you engaged as skills improve.
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Compact size makes it manageable for indoor/outdoor hobby flying without needing a giant field.
Things to Consider
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Flight time is modest (~8 minutes) its worth getting spare batteries if you plan frequent flights.
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Even though it has stability features, wind and outdoor conditions will still impact controlstill use open space for safer flying.
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As with many hobby RC products from niche brands, spare-part availability and long-term support may require extra effort in certain regions.
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Make sure you check local RC/helicopter regulations (especially outdoor flight rules) if flying in Johannesburg or other South African areas.
