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Old 06-02-2010 | 02:33 PM
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Default RE: Need help for prop size on electric motor

So let's get a bit pessimistic, and assume that because you want a long flight time, the AUW of the plane will be 16oz.

Let's also shoot for over 140 watts / lb....

140 watts / 11.1 = 15A MAX current draw.

A 20A to 25A ESC will suffice, to save weight a 20A ESC would be good.

So we know that we want a 140 watt motor, a 20A ESC, and over 1lb of thrust...

This motor is just the ticket, when flown with a 10x4.7SF prop.



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