Mine comes in at 5lbs even. I have hitec 225bb on all surfaces and an hs-81 on throttle. A magnum .52 2 stroke for power. APC 12.25X3.25 prop. 5 cell nimh. pack. I have all stock stuff except the horns and tail wheel assembly. I am going to try and fly this afternoon. This thing is built like a tank. Should be nice.