Its performance features are every bit as impressive as its looks — which means the 18MZ WC is a radio that stands out in every way imaginable. The transmitter's gleaming black chrome finish is a real eye-catcher, and updated software takes telemetry to new heights.

After Christophe Paysant Le-Roux won the 2015 F3A World Championships using an 18MZ, he collaborated with Futaba engineers to design the 18MZ WC. The World Champion version can also be used with FASSTest, FASST and S-FHSS equipment — and it's compatible with T-FHSS protocol and all Futaba T-FHSS receivers.

With the high-voltage R7008SB receiver, your servo and channel choices are wide open. Use up to 8 channels with standard PWM outputs, or up to 18 channels (16 proportional + 2 switched).

In this compartment is a slot for inserting digital memory cards, giving you virtually unlimited memory capacity. It's compatible with standard 32MG-2GB or high-capacity 4GB-32GB cards.

Data and graphics are sharp and easy to read on the 6" diagonal full-color HVGA touch screen.

The 18MZ WC offers quick access to all four protocols: FASST, FASSTest, S-FHSS and T-FHSS.

Below the trainer port is a built-in 0.3 megapixel digital camera for taking aircraft ID pictures.

Jacks for S.Bus servo programming, transmitter charging and the earphone are located on the back panel for easy access.

A wealth of information — including critical telemetry data — is at your fingertips.

Program S.Bus and S.Bus2 functions such as travel, end point, offset and more, using the free download and CIU-2 PC interface (available separately).