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The 1/10 ARRMA GORGON 223S (ARA3530) is ARRMA’s brushless take on the 2WD Gorgon monster truck. Horizon Hobby rates it at 50+ MPH on 3S and lists 2S or 3S LiPo compatibility. Horizon listed the truck only version at $259.99 and the Freedom Flyer 223S bundle (ARA3530S), which includes a 2S pack and charger, at $299.99 when checked on Nov 10, 2026. Check current price and the live listing before you order.
Quick answer: Buy ARA3530 if you already have a 2S or 3S IC5 hardcase pack and a charger. The Freedom Flyer bundle is the same 223S platform with a Spektrum 4000mAh 2S 30C Smart G2 pack and an S100 USB-C charger in the box, and Horizon listed it at $299.99 when checked on Nov 10, 2026. This page is a spec sheet guide, not a hands-on review. Every speed figure is a manufacturer rating. Check current price before you buy.
Gorgon 223S quick specs
| Spec | GORGON 223S (ARA3530) |
|---|---|
| Scale and type | 1/10 2WD brushless monster truck, Ready To Run |
| Rated top speed | 50+ MPH (Horizon spec) |
| Battery | 2S or 3S LiPo, IC5 connector, tray 140 x 50 x 35 mm (5.51 x 1.97 x 1.38 in) |
| ESC and receiver | Spektrum SLT 45A 2-in-1, waterproof, 2S/3S, with DSC |
| Motor | Spektrum 4000Kv brushless with a 40 mm cooling fan (the Freedom Flyer spec list also names it 3660-4000Kv) |
| Radio and servo | Spektrum SLT2 2-channel 2.4 GHz with DSC; Spektrum S681 metal geared waterproof digital servo |
| Drivetrain | 2WD, metal gear (Horizon feature list) |
| Size | 465 mm long, 344 mm wide, 230 mm tall, 295 mm wheelbase |
| Weight | 2.73 kg (6.02 lb) |
| Tires | dBoots Chevron MT (Freedom Flyer page lists dBoots Cut Chevron) |
Figures come from Horizon’s ARA3530 product page, checked Nov 10, 2026. The Freedom Flyer page lists width as 345 mm (13.58 in) instead of 344 mm; both pages share the same length, height, wheelbase and weight.
Price and versions
Horizon listed these US versions when checked on Nov 10, 2026. Check current price on the live listing before you order.
- ARA3530, $259.99: the truck, SLT2 radio and electronics. Horizon names three color schemes: iridescent Blue/Black, metallic Red/Black, and a limited edition Pink/Black sold only on HorizonHobby.com in the US.
- ARA3530S Freedom Flyer 223S, $299.99: the same 223S platform in Freedom Flyer livery, with a Spektrum 7.4V 4000mAh 2S 30C Smart G2 hardcase LiPo (IC5) and a Spektrum S100 1x100W USB-C Smart charger.
The bundle was listed $40 above the truck alone. Whether that is a better buy depends on whether you already own a 2S or 3S IC5 hardcase pack and a charger. Horizon’s needed to complete list for ARA3530 is a 2S or 3S hardcase LiPo, a charger and a LiPo safe bag.
What is in the box
From Horizon’s official in the box list for ARA3530:
- ARRMA 1/10 GORGON 223S 2WD RTR brushless monster truck
- Spektrum SLT2 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter with DSC
- Spektrum SLT 45A 2-in-1 waterproof brushless ESC and receiver, 2S/3S with DSC
- Spektrum S681 metal geared waterproof digital servo
- Spektrum 4000Kv brushless motor with an ARRMA 40 mm cooling fan
- 4 AA transmitter batteries
Horizon’s ARA3530 in the box list also describes a Pink/Black limited edition that adds a Spektrum Smart 4000mAh 2S 30C hardcase IC5 pack and an S100 Smart G2 USB-C 2S/3S charger. Confirm what a given color actually includes on the live page.
The Freedom Flyer bundle (ARA3530S) adds the 4000mAh 2S Smart G2 pack and the S100 charger, per its own in the box list. Horizon’s needed to complete line for that bundle is “Nothing! Charge the battery…” You still need a safe place to charge a LiPo, even if the listing does not spell that out.
How the 223S differs from the brushed Gorgon
Horizon still lists the older 1/10 GORGON 2WD brushed truck (ARA3230S) separately. Horizon listed that version at $189.99 with a battery and charger included when checked on Nov 10, 2026. It is rated 20+ MPH, 2S only, with a 550 14-turn brushed motor. For problems on that brushed truck, see our Gorgon troubleshooting guide. That guide is written around the Mega 550 brushed model, not the 223S. If you are choosing a first ARRMA in general, our 2026 beginner’s buying guide is a wider overview; it also discusses the older brushed Gorgon.
| Model | Power | LiPo | Rated speed | Horizon price (Nov 10, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORGON 223S (ARA3530) | 4000Kv brushless, 45A 2-in-1 | 2S or 3S, IC5 | 50+ MPH | $259.99 |
| Freedom Flyer 223S (ARA3530S) | Same 223S platform | 2S pack included; 2S or 3S capable | 50+ MPH | $299.99 |
| GORGON brushed (ARA3230S) | 550 14T brushed | 2S only | 20+ MPH | $189.99 |
The 1/16 Freedom Flyer Grom is a different, smaller truck. Do not mix it up with the 1/10 Freedom Flyer 223S bundle.
Who the Gorgon 223S suits
- Drivers stepping up from a brushed 2WD truck. Horizon describes it as the next step from the brushed GORGON MEGA or a GROM, with 2S and 3S capability on the same ESC.
- Buyers who want 1/10 size on a sub-$300 budget and are comfortable with rear wheel drive and an IC5 pack.
- People comparing 223S monster trucks. The GORGON 223S is 2WD. The QUAKE 223S and GRANITE 223S 4X4 are 4WD 1/10 trucks; see our QUAKE 223S vs GRANITE 223S 4X4 comparison if you want four wheel drive. Rated speeds across those pages live in our ARRMA Top Speed by Model chart.
It suits you less if you want 4WD, or if you were searching for the older brushed Gorgon parts and fixes.
FAQ
How fast is the ARRMA Gorgon 223S?
Horizon rates it at 50+ MPH. Horizon’s Freedom Flyer feature list ties that rating to 3S. These are manufacturer figures, not results measured for this page.
Does the Gorgon 223S come with a battery?
The $259.99 ARA3530 does not. The $299.99 Freedom Flyer bundle includes a 4000mAh 2S Smart G2 IC5 pack and an S100 charger, per Horizon’s in the box list when checked on Nov 10, 2026. Check current price on the live listing.
Can the Gorgon 223S run on 2S and 3S?
Yes. Horizon lists 2S and 3S LiPo compatibility for both ARA3530 and ARA3530S.
Is the Freedom Flyer 223S a different truck?
No. It is the 223S platform in Freedom Flyer livery, sold as ARA3530S with a battery and charger. It is not the 1/16 Freedom Flyer Grom.
Is this the same Gorgon as the troubleshooting guide?
No. That guide covers the brushed Mega 550 Gorgon. Use this page for 223S specs and price, and that guide for the older truck’s common faults.
Where to look before you buy
Retail listings change, so compare current prices yourself. The links below are Amazon search results or accessory searches, not a confirmed product listing, and we do not confirm price or availability there. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
ARRMA Gorgon 223S 2WD RTR (ARA3530)
- 1/10 2WD brushless monster truck, 2S or 3S, IC5
- Horizon listed $259.99 when checked Nov 10, 2026
Search Amazon for ARRMA Gorgon 223S (ARA3530) (search results, not a specific listing)
2S or 3S hardcase LiPo, IC5 connector
- Horizon lists 2S or 3S hardcase packs for ARA3530, IC5 connector, tray 140 x 50 x 35 mm
- The Freedom Flyer box list names a Spektrum 4000mAh 2S 30C Smart G2 IC5 pack
Search Amazon for a Spektrum 4000mAh 2S 30C Smart G2 LiPo with IC5 (search results, not a specific listing; check pack size against the 140 x 50 x 35 mm tray before you buy, and a 3S IC5 hardcase is also officially compatible)
Spektrum S100 Smart G2 USB-C charger
- Horizon’s Freedom Flyer in the box list names the Spektrum S100 1x100W USB-C Smart charger, 2S/3S capable
Search Amazon for a Spektrum S100 Smart G2 USB-C charger (search results, not a specific listing)
Spektrum IC5 device and battery set (SPMXCA502)
- Spare IC5 plugs for an IC5 truck; the 223S connector type is IC5
Search Amazon for Spektrum IC5 Device and Battery Set (SPMXCA502) (search results, not a specific listing; same tagged search URL already live on our IC5 vs EC5 guide)
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