In the process of converting my Lanier F8F bearcat over from Nitro to Electric. I would like to know if anyone has done this with this plane, or similiar planes size and weight. The motor I am thinking of putting in is the Eflite Power 60. Below are the Specs on the Eflite Power 60 Brushless Motor, and then the specs on my plane. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Eflite Power 60 Motor
Product Features
[*]Equivalent to a 60-size glow engine for 6 to 10 lb (2.7 to 4.5 kg) airplanes[*]Ideal for 46-size 3D airplanes up to 7 lb (3.2 kg)[*]Ideal for models requiring up to 1700 watts of power[*]High-torque, direct-drive alternative to inrunner brushless motors[*]Includes mount, prop adapters and mounting hardware[*]External rotor design—6mm shaft can easily be reversed for alternative motor installations[*]Slotted 14-pole outrunner design[*]High-quality construction with ball bearings and hardened steel shaft[*]Quiet, lightweight operation[/list]
The Power 60 is designed to deliver clean and quiet power for 60-size sport and scale airplanes weighing 6 to 10 pounds (2.7–4.5 kg), 46-size 3D airplanes up to 7 pounds (3.2 kg), or models requiring up to 1700watts of power. It’s an especially good match for Hangar 9 .60-size warbirds like the Corsair 60 (HAN2575), P-47D Thunderbolt 60 (HAN2975), P-40 Warhawk 60 (HAN2850), P-51 Mustang 60 (HAN2375), P-51 Miss America 60 (HAN2775) and .46-size 3D planes such as the Hangar 9 Funtana 40 (HAN1975) or Seagull Harrier 46 (SEA3025).
Lanier F8F Bearcat
Construction: Balsa and plywood with fiberglass fuselage
Wings: One-piece, plywood wing joiner
Canopy: Clear molded plastic
Landing Gear: Main, pre-bent wire 0.16" (4mm) diameter, tailwheel 0.79" (2mm) diameter
Wheel Wells: Painted plastic (wing can be built for retract use, retracts not included)
Foam Wheels: Main 2.25" (57mm) diameter, Tail wheel 1" (25.4mm) diameter
Fuselage: Painted fiberglass
Cowl: Painted fiberglass
Landing Gear: Pre-formed aluminum main gear
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Engine Mount: Two-piece nylon, adjustable
Fuel Tank: Approximate 10oz (300cc)
Radio: 4 channel
Servos: Five standard (2-aileron, 1-rudder, 1-elevator, 1-throttle
Engine: .46 -.50 cu in (7.5 - 8.2 cc) 2-stroke OR .52 - .73 cu in (8.5 - 11.9 cc) 4-stroke
Overall Length: 40.5" (102.9cm)
Wingspan: 53" (134.6cm)
Wing Area: 591 sq in (38.17 sq dm)
Flying Weight: 6 - 6.5lbs (2721 - 2948g)
Airfoil: Fully symmetrical
Center of Gravity: 4-3/8" - 4-5/8" (112mm - 117mm) measured from the leading edge of wing at the fuselage
Control Throws- Low rate High Rate Aileron, Up & Down: 3/8" (9m) 5/8" (16mm) Elevator, Up & Down: 1/2" (13mm) 1" (25.4mm) Rudder: 1" (25.4mm) 1-1/2" (38mm)