Mine is about 17 1/2 lbs --no smoke- 1400ma and 1300mh batteries with seven servos and wood prop-but I will tell you this--It does not fly like a 17 1/2 lb plane---VERY NIMBLE--Personally I am not "ounce crazy"-- I know people who will drill holes in wing ribs to save an ounce. That is OK if that is what you want. I don't mind adding a little for peace of mind and this plane has to be very heavy to show it I think. Of course that is just my humble opinion.