no, in the SC I use the 7 cell Ni-MH that comes stock with it. I have ran a 8 cell in it but thats my cruiser plane I'm happy with the 8.4 volt. with good throttle management I've gotten close to 15 minute flights out of the 1000mah stock battery. I did but an extra battery so I don't have to wait the hour between flights. with three batterys you can fly that plane almost non stop all day. the T-28 is an awesome plane once your ready for it you will enjoy it!!! but I still love my SC I fly it everytime I go out, very fun beginner plane!!!