600 ESP RC Helicopter Kits For Sale

The 6S powered 600ESP collective pitch electric RC helicopter is perfectly suited to the average collective pitch RC helicopter pilot who doesn't need gobs & gobs of power; but would rather just have a decent size, reliable, economical, and enjoyably predictable sport electric powered RC helicopter to fly.

This is not a beginner heli and requires previous collective pitch experience, or the help of an instructor/experienced CP heli enthusiast.

600 ESP Flybarless RC Helicopter600 ESP Flybarless RC Helicopter

The 600 ESP design is also one of the best ever set of electric mechanics for 600/50 size scale projects. This is the primary reason I like them so much and why I decided to start selling them. 



Your Price: $440.00 USD

Sorry - Sold Out  

IMPORTANT September 2023 Update: Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lasting problems it has caused a small importer such as myself with supply issues along with obscene shipping and import fees; I won't be able to bring in any more Phoenixtech 600ESP kits. I will continue checking with Phoenixtech on shipping and import options in case the situation changes, but as it stands right now, the pandemic has successfully put an end to my little 600ESP kits & parts support business.

Motion RC in the USA has recently become a Phoenixtech dealer and may have 600ESP kits/parts in stock so check with them. 

I want take this time to thank all my Phoenixtech 600ESP customers for their support over the years; many of which still keep in touch with great stories of their fun 600ESP flying experiences. Thanks again to all :)

   


To learn more about this 600 ESP heli and why 600ESP's continue to have such a loyal following, here is my full review. 


Free Stuff Included

All kits include my following eBooks (a $22.00 USD value) :

The eBook PDF download links are sent to you automatically when the helicopter order is placed along with the the 600ESP Build Instructions & my personal PT 600 ESP Building Tips PDF.

I also have full build videos below on this page if you want to see the entire build process of one of these kits. 


600 ESP Kit Contents600 ESP Kit Contents

600 ESP Kit Shipping Information


Shipping is free within Canada (Canada Post Regular Parcel).


There is a $20 USD flat rate shipping charge for all continental US addresses including Alaska & Hawaii (Canada Post Expedited-USA).


NOTE: Please ensure your correct shipping address on the PayPal checkout screen including your name, mailing address, postal/zip code, country & PHONE NUMBER.

I ship Canada Post Monday through Friday, making a daily trip to the post office. All orders usually ship the next business day. I personally inspect the contents of each kit before I mail it out and will send you the tracking number afterwards. 

International Shipping:

Sorry - I'm only shipping within Canada and the United States. International shipping charges have become too costly, along with increasingly high import fees and GDPR restrictions.

Sales Tax:

All Kits & Parts sold within Canada are subject to 5% GST which is automatically calculated during checkout.

Returns:

If for any reason you are unhappy with your 600 ESP kit purchase and would like to return it for a full refund (excludes shipping) you may do so within 30 days from the day you received your order (based on shipment tracking).

The helicopter kit/s must be in the same condition you received it/them in (all bags unopened - no parts missing) and shipped back double boxed just as it was received or it will not be accepted for return.

You will be responsible for return shipping costs and I recommend a tracked shipping method with delivery confirmation as I am not responsible for lost shipments. Your PayPal account will be credited when I receive the kit back. Please contact me first to obtain an RMA (returned merchandise authorization) number.

Payment Options:

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600ESP Spare Parts Page

Please note, if you order any spare parts with the kit, I will include them in the box and there will be no additional shipping charges. Just add the parts to your shopping cart before you checkout to take advantage of the savings.


Electronics Not Included With Kits - Items Required

  • Computerized Radio/Transmitter (6-channel or more with helicopter programming).
  • Receiver (6-channel or more full function or satellite/ S-bus if using compatible FBL unit).
  • Flybarless control system.
  • 3 high torque digital cyclic servos. Torque: 166 oz-in (12.00 kg-cm) or higher. Speed: 0.12 sec/60° or faster.
  • 1 high speed digital tail specific servo. Torque: 70 oz-in (5.00 kg-cm) or higher. Speed: 0.06 sec/60° or faster.  
  • Brushless ESC with heli programming/programming card (6S LiPo 100A minimum).
  • 600 size brushless motor / 1100-1250 KV (with 6S setup) / 25mm bolt spacing / 6mm dia shaft 20-22mm long. Motor can't be larger than 53mm in diameter (frame spacing is 54mm).
  • 7A or higher BEC, or 2S LiFe/LiPo RX battery.
  • 6S LiPo (5000 mAh - 6000 mAh 30C or better for 6S setup).

If you are not too sure what components to pair with this kit; I have some examples for various budget levels on my 600ESP Component Suggestions Page.

600 ESP Flybarless HeadQuality CNC 7075 Grade Aluminum FBL Head
600 ESP Tail Rotor Details7075 Grade Aluminum Tail Components

Phoenixtech 600 ESP FBL Specifications

  • Length: 45.67" (1160mm)
  • Height: 15.35" (390mm)
  • Main Blade Length: 600mm
  • Main Rotor Diameter: 53.15" (1350mm)
  • Main Shaft Diameter: 10mm
  • Tail Rotor Diameter: 9.84" (250mm)
  • Tail Rotor Shaft Diameter: 5mm
  • Tail Drive Method: Torque Tube
  • Motor Pinion Gear: 15T 0.7M (for 6mm motor shaft)
  • Main Gear: 170T
  • Autorotation Tail Gear: 180T
  • Tail Drive Gear: 40T
  • Drive Gear Ratio: 1:11.33:4.5
  • Bearing Count: 39 (34 ball, 4 thrust, 1 one-way)
  • Flying Weight: Approximately 7.5 lbs (3400g) flight battery & onboard powering method dependent

600 ESP Unboxing Video


Phoenixtech 600 ESP Sizing Specifications For Scale Builds

600 ESP Mast To Tail Shaft Distance600 ESP Mast To Tail Shaft Distance
600 ESP Frame Dimensions600 ESP Frame Dimensions
600 ESP Top Of  Frame To Head Axle Distance600 ESP Top Of Frame To Head Axle Distance
600 ESP Frame Width600 ESP Frame Width

As many know, the 600ESP remains to be one of the best set of off the shelf mechanics ever for electric powered 600 size scale builds. The above dimensions are the critical ones you may need to ensure these mechanics will fit your particular scale fuselage

Over and above the fact there is no unsightly anti-rotation bracket to deal with; the other big "scale" advantage with 600ESP mechanics is the aileron and pitch swashplate ears are at the rear of the swash with the elevator ear at the front.

Why is this "swash ear" positioning an advantage with scale?

In most scale applications, there is simply more room (width) at the rear of the doghouse to accommodate the left and right swash ears as shown in the photo below. 

600 ESP Has Preferred Swashplate Ear Placement For Scale Applications600 ESP Has Preferred Swashplate Ear Placement For Scale Applications - No unsightly anti-rotoation bracket either!

If those two ears were at the front, you would have to grind a fair amount of the doghouse away for swashplate & pushrod clearance.

600 ESP Scale AS350 ProjectOne of my 600 ESP customer's scale AS350 with custom tri-blade scale rotor head - Stunning Job!

600 ESP FBL Build Videos

Part 1: Main Frame Section

Part 2: Head & Tail

Part 3: Canopy & Pushrod Tips


Easy To Mount A Camera On The 600ESP
600ESP Has A Large Visual "Foot Print"
Easy To See Regarless Of Background
Going Inverted!

Video below is one of these 600 ESP kits inside a FunKey 50/600 size Agusta 109A Fuselage. A special customer requested this custom build.




If you are curious about what is involved in fitting 600ESP mechanics into a fuselage, in this video, I go over some of the basics with a Funkey Airwolf / Bell 222 build.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS:

This RC model helicopter kit is not a TOY! It is a high-tech & high performance product that has to be given the utmost respect and care by that of the operator. Improper use of this product can result in property damage and serious injury or death.

Rotating components, especially the main & tail rotor blades, are an ever present danger.

Model helicopters operate differently than model cars, quad copters and airplanes. Helicopters by their nature are not positively stable, meaning that even when properly assembled and trimmed, helicopters will not recover from an unwanted flight attitude, nor will they hold any particular orientation without constant control inputs from the pilot.

This RC helicopter is therefore intended for adults with EXPERIENCE FLYING COLLECTIVE PITCH RADIO CONTROLLED HELICOPTERS at a legal or similar open & large flying field/location well away from spectators, buildings, traffic, etc. Fly in good weather conditions with good visibility and never fly beyond your skill level.

Obey all restrictions, laws, and RC model registrations as they apply to flying RC aircraft in your area.

IT IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROPERLY BUILD, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE ANY RC HELICOPTER.

Because the safe & legal operation of this helicopter is beyond the control of the manufacturer and distributor, the owner/operator assumes all risk of use.

Lastly, Please Read & Understand The Following. It Will Save Both Of Us Time, Headache, & Heartache.

If any of the information on this page doesn't make sense, or you don't understand it, please DON'T purchase one of these kits as it's likely too advanced for your current skill set. This is an advanced collective pitch RC helicopter kit for experienced RC helicopter builders and pilots. I unfortunately don't have the time or resources to hold customer's hands through the build and setup process in other words. If you are getting help from an experienced RC helicopter hobbyist / instructor, that is of course A-OK :-) 


600ESP Customer Feedback

August 02, 2017

Hi John, The 600 ESP has been hovering on a windy day in my back garden. I am very pleased with how smooth and locked in it is. This is going to make a great platform for the Bell 222. After many years flying with Futaba and Spektrum, I now fly all my helicopters with a Mikado V Control and Mikado Neo flybarless units. I also use Emcotec safety power switches on all helicopters including the 600ESP.

Happy Flying, Regards, David - UK


July 31, 2017

John, I’m very grateful to have found such a great resource of knowledge and experience like you. Especially someone who sincerely cares in helping pilots like myself gain and development  greater technical knowledge and skill for the fun and satisfaction of flying r/c helicopters. It would not have been possible for me to be flying my first scale ship without your help with the Phoenixtech 600ESP, electronic recommendations and tips and tricks on working with the fuselage. I will be ready to purchase from you my second 600 bird this fall for a winter build.

Anyway, I had my first flights Sunday which I wanted to share with you and I am so pleased with the performance of the Phoenixtech heli. I didn’t want to fly circuits until I burned through several battery packs. I think now, she is ready to go……

Gary - United States



Feb 13, 2017

Dear Mr. Salt,

I wanted to relay how thrilled my husband was with the 600 ESP helicopter kit I purchased from you for his birthday early last month. Thanks for shipping it out so quickly and for all the help you gave me answering all my questions before making the purchase.

Most hobby shops I contacted wouldn't give me the time of day or gave me a very condescending attitude, likely because I was a woman! You on the other hand took a great deal of time explaining so much to me about bigger collective pitch RC helicopters and some of the drawbacks of giving one as a gift to someone who was still fairly new to the hobby. As you know, I took your advice into account, but still figured my husband could figure this out if he took his time.

As per your recommendation, my husband found a local RC heli flier in our area for help, and he had his first successful hover this past weekend. The smile on his face when he came home was priceless. Thanks again for all your help & time.

Susan Kaiser - United States


Feb 05, 2016

Hi John,

I have to pass on what a great heli this is.  Great flights today doing
figure 8's, still getting my legs back after the crash, and still very much a newbie.  Tested Captain rescue & SL, both worked great.  I'm understanding more what a learning curve this hobby is. Part building confidence with flying skills, part building confidence with my mechanical set up stuff, and part building confidence with the equipment & electronics.

So today everything checked out very well and so the confidence is building. Just wanted to pass along thanks for your help and having this 600 kit available.

Terry Wilson - United States


Feb 01, 2016

Hey John, Thanks for that partial shipping refund for the 600ESP parts I just ordered. You shouldn't have bothered as you have been so much help to me that I feel I owe you way more.  From the time I ordered the kit, you have brought customer service to a whole new level!

Thanks again John,

Randy Reed - United States


Jan 18, 2016

Hello John, I had my first flights over the weekend with my 600ESP and it went very well. Can't wait to get out again!

Mainly, I just wanted to thank you for all the time you spent answering my "greenhorn" questions. I'm sure at times you were at your wits end with some of them, but please know that outstanding service didn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. That is something I really didn't expect at all to be honest. I've never gotten that amount of dedicated help before with any RC purchase, online or otherwise.

Thanks again for everything,

John Lang - United States


Dec 9, 2015

Hey John, Just wanted to say thanks again for all the help and let you know that the Heli flies great!

Chris Moore - United States


Nov 17, 2015

Hey John, Great day today and I must let you know about it! I just got back from the first three flights of the 600 ESP I purchased from you a few weeks back and could not be happier! This helicopter is everything you said it would be and more. The largest heli I have piloted up to now was a 500 and I honestly can't get over how stable and smooth this one is compared to it. I think it's even a bigger step up in stability from when I went from the 450 to the 500.

I now understand first hand why you and so many others say once you fly a larger CP machine, you will most likely not go back to the smaller stuff. This was also the first helicopter kit I have ever built. I was pretty apprehensive at first, but I just followed the instructions and your videos and it went fine, very enjoyable actually. I decided to use the AR7200BX flybarless system from my Blade 450X because I'm familiar with that unit in both my 450 & 500. I'll upgrade to a more advanced unit when I feel a bit more comfortable. What are your thoughts on the new AR7210BX or should I just get a Bavarian Demon 3X or Ikon?

Of course the future plan is to "skin it" as you say with a 600 size fuselage. I'm torn between the FunKey Agusta 109A (Coast Gard version) or the Bell 222 (red version). I've already told the wife one of those big boxes will be under the Christmas tree this year; she just rolls her eyes! Man I love this hobby!  One of my flying buddies is very impressed with this kit as well after seeing mine fly today so don't be surprised if you see another order in the next few days from the same town. Thanks again John for bringing these 600 ESP kits in and helping us get in hot water with our wives!

Gary Weisman - United States


Nov 09, 2015

Hi John, Just wanted to pass along how impressed I am with this kit. I think everyone growing in to this hobby who wants a bigger heli or heli kit should start off with your kit. All of the components fit so well and are of such good quality. I checked the blades & rotor head today for balance and both were perfect. Blades had same CG & weight. Test rotor head on Du-Bro Balancer & also was balanced. Combined with your advice for electronics, great build videos and all the additional information that you provide, this is a great value.

Terry - United States



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