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Old 08-29-2005 | 07:12 PM
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Default Saito 82 RPM and Thrust Measurement
Here it is:

Fuel, 30% heli, Wildcat Youngblood Mix
Temp: around 80ºF

APC 14x6 @ 10300 rpm = 9.5 lb
MA K-series 14x6 2nd gen. @ 10600 rpm = 9.25 lb
APC 15x4W @ 9700 rpm = 9 lb
Pro Zinger 15x4 @ 10300 rpm = 8.75 lb

Tachometer: Royal Tachometer
Thrust measurement is done by attaching a digital force gauge with an extension bar, hooking to the Sullivan tail gear brass collar on a Funtana 40.

All measurements are sustained reading, not the initial peak reading.

This confirmed what I found in the air, that APC 15x4W does not pull as well as APC 14x6.

If anybody has different thrust finding, please post. Thanks[8D]
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