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Old 02-10-2014 | 02:13 PM
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Usually you want your prop to be spinning arround 30-35 k rpm so with more cells youd need to come down on the kv.I suggested a 40 mm diam motor minimum for that size hull.Higher kv doesnt mean more power.
Heres a handy calculator to help you work out what you need to get you in the ballpark.

http://www.radiocontrolinfo.com/RCca...Calculator.php