Not sure on weight... I'd guess 26-27lbs, but don't really know. It flew light in the air and was a rocket. Tons of power. I think Tom is recommending many to go to the DA85, which is probably a good suggestion. It would easily have enough power, and would probably balance easily with a lighter engine up front. I know I have the DA100/standard mufflers up front and put two rudder servos in the tail on a push-pull and batteries at the back area of the canopy section to get it to balance. It was pretty windy the day I flew it, so its hard to say if its balanced well at this point or not.. but it was in the ballpark. Again, a lightweight DA85, 3W85, or a ZDZ80 should fly it well and keep the plane balanced without adding weight.
Easy to see in the air though, even with all of the blue. of course the bottom in grey/yellow with redbull, so good contrast overall. Again, not bad to see at all. Of course, keep it close and low and nobody really every has problems seeing it anyways
Gerry