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Old 08-03-2005, 07:38 AM
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Matt Kirsch
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Default RE: Direct Drive RPM Calculation

It's unloaded RPM, no prop.

'calc programs like Pcalc at www.flydma.com, or Motocalc at www.motocalc.com, are useful tools for getting an idea of how a power system will behave under load. I ran the numbers on Pcalc, and there's no way that the motor will handle a 5x5 prop direct drive:

44 Amps [X(]

Prop RPM is also only about 26000, but pitch speed is 123MPH. Still, the motor will burn up in a few seconds with 44 Amps flowing through it. Heat won't be an issue because the windings will burn out long before the motor has a chance to get hot...