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Old 03-16-2008 | 11:40 PM
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Default Battery info explained?

Maybe someone here can clarify the specs of batteries. Start with mAh, does that give my batteries more capacity allowing me for longer flights? For example, say I have two batteries, both 11.1v lipos but one is 800mAh, the other is 1300mAh. What do I gain here if I have more mAh? If it is longer flight time, I am wondering since my F18 and mirage 2000 both have an 11.1v 1300mAh if I could get a 2200mAh and get longer flight time provided the battery fits in the compartment? Then what about a 15C or 20C, I don't have any idea what this spec describes. Last, I could be wrong but I think the higher the voltage, the more power the plane will have, giving it more acceleration and climb limiting you to the motor and esc limits? I know this is how it works with my 9.6v vs the 8.4v in my super cub so I imagine this is the same with the lipos.