2026 Collection & Buyer's Guide

HobbyKing RC Planes & Airplanes — From First Flight to Full Send

Browse a hand-picked collection of HobbyKing planes sorted by skill level and type — beginner trainers, sport & scale models, warbirds, gliders and high-speed EDF jets. Find your perfect plane, grab a promo code and check today's price.

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BEGINNER

Beginner Trainers & RTF Planes

Easy-to-fly trainers with self-stabilising electronics. Ready-to-Fly (RTF) and Plug-n-Play (PnP) — perfect for first flights and confidence-free landings.

Self-stabilising flight modes
Durable foam (EPO/EPP) airframes
RTF & PnP — minimal setup

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INTERMEDIATE

Sport & Scale Models

Faster sport flyers and scale models for pilots ready for ailerons, flaps and aerobatic control. Great step-up wings to sharpen your skills.

4-channel sport & scale flight
Bind-n-Fly (BNF) & PnP options
Avios, Durafly & Bixler favourites

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EXPERT

3D Aerobatic & High-Speed

Unlimited-3D foamies, high-power warbirds and ducted-fan jets for experienced pilots who want maximum performance and precision aerobatics.

High thrust-to-weight 3D setups
EDF jets up to 90mm+
Kit & PnP builds for tuners

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Know what you're after? Jump straight to the category — from scale warbirds to silent gliders and screaming EDF jets.

Warbirds

Iconic WWII fighters & bombers — Spitfire, P-51, B-17 and more.

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Gliders

Silent thermal & slope soarers for relaxed, long-duration flights.

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EDF Jets

High-speed electric ducted-fan jets with scale looks and serious thrust.

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Trainers

Forgiving high-wing planes built to get you flying fast.

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3D / Aerobatic

Lightweight foamies for hovers, harriers and unlimited 3D.

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Seaplanes

Float-ready models for water take-offs and lakeside flying.

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RTF, PnP, BNF or Kit? Quick Buyer's Guide

RC plane listings use a few key acronyms. Here's exactly what each one includes so you order the right thing the first time.

RTF

Ready-to-Fly

Everything included — transmitter, battery & charger. Unbox and fly. Best for total beginners.

PnP

Plug-n-Play

Motor, ESC & servos installed. Add your own transmitter, receiver & battery.

BNF

Bind-n-Fly

Includes a receiver — just bind to your compatible transmitter and add a battery.

Kit

Build-it Kit

The airframe only. You supply electronics. Maximum control for experienced pilots.

Why pilots choose HobbyKing

One of the original online RC megastores — with the in-house brands, deep catalog and worldwide warehouses that keep hobbyists loyal.

Worldwide + US warehousesPick faster regional shipping at checkout.

Famous in-house brandsDurafly, Avios, Turnigy & the legendary Bixler.

Every skill level coveredFrom foam trainers to 90mm EDF scale jets.

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Serving RC pilots worldwide since

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HobbyKing RC Planes — FAQ

Quick answers to the questions US pilots ask most before buying.

Look for Ready-to-Fly (RTF) or Plug-n-Play (PnP) high-wing trainers with self-stabilising flight modes and durable foam airframes. The Bixler trainer/glider series is a long-time favourite first plane. Browse our Beginner collection above to see current beginner-friendly models.

Yes. HobbyKing operates global and regional warehouses, including US fulfilment options, so US pilots can choose faster, lower-cost shipping at checkout. Availability depends on the warehouse a model ships from.

Grab a verified code from our HobbyKing coupons page, copy it, then paste it into the promo/voucher box on the HobbyKing cart or checkout page before you pay. Some deals apply automatically via the link.

RTF includes everything you need. PnP has the motor, ESC and servos fitted but needs your own radio gear and battery. BNF adds a receiver to bind to a compatible transmitter. A Kit is the airframe only for you to complete.

HobbyKing has been a major RC retailer since 2007 and develops popular in-house brands such as Durafly, Avios, Turnigy and Bixler. Quality varies by line, so check the reviews and specs on each model page before buying.