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Old 05-01-2006 | 08:53 PM
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bdavison
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Default RE: BRIO Electric 10-size

Im running a 420LF in my MX400, and it might get it off the ground if it was geared correctly, I dont think it would put out enough power to get it into 3D or even good verticals though. Honestly, I think you would need a 450class motor or above to get it flying decent. 480 or above to get it to go vertical any amount. Mine weighs 29.1 oz with battery. Its a heavy little beast. The only thing I can suggest is try it and see. Install it in the plane, rev it up to full throttle, hold the plane vertical and see if it wants to pull it up. If its trying to pull it up...it should work just fine. If its neutral, it should be ok for aerobatics, if its still heavy...your gonna need a bigger motor.

My set-up is supposed to be 225 watts, and the plane weighs 1lb 13 oz. = roughly 123 watts per pound. Dont have a calculator in front of me...

50 watts per pound = wont even get off the ground
50 to 60 watts per pound = Might get off ground, but aint gonna do much
60-75 watts per pound = Gets off ground, and will perform basic aerobatics, and decent vertical maneuvers.
75-100 watts per pound = Welcome to the 3D realm, aggressive maneuvers, and punchy verticals are possible
100-150 watts per pound = Unlimited aggressive maneuvers, Ballistic vertical climbs, good amount of punch out power.
150 watts per pound = Are you flying a plane or a rocket? Hope you glued everything together good.