The new HeliMax400 . Just got a chance to check one out today at Tony Stillmans Radio South. Looks good. just at a glance it looks like a Rapture. It's very similar to the TREX ,but is not the stretch version. Seems like it has a lot of same parts as TREX. It's CCPM and the bellcranks and linkages are different. I really like the aluminum frame. The rotor blades are short 23 inches . Shorter than my 315 woodies. Has 22 bearings. The price was 149.95. Maybe Bryan will pick one up soon and get some more data.

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um the mx400 is a rebadged ARK x400, which has been out for some months. this is good news for X400 world. another US based retailer and parts source to drive the parts cost down. bling is already WAY cheaper than the Trex, not that either heli require it (they both fly great out of the box).

here's my X400 when i first bought it...familiar?

Does anyone know if the MX400( Ark400) performs as good as the Trex450 XL CCPM. How about any slop in linkages? Bill

ive never flown a trex XL, but i am under the impression that the x400 is even more stable and beginner friendly than the trex is.

the X400 CCPM version has near ZERO cyclic slop and may even best the trex at that point. the tail on the XL supposedly has less slop than the x400's trex v2 design. i also have the XL t/r pitch slider system on my x400 and didnt notice any difference.

id say for the price, the x400 makes a good competitor. it lacks the popularity and parts distribution.

Here's a pic of my MX400, almost done painting it.
Cant wait to try this little bugger out.

Hallo Sir

I am interested in buying the HeliMax MX400 EP Helicopter ARF but don't know which motor will be the best for 3D performance the
Heli-Max Brushless Motor HMXG1001 6 Pole Brushless Motor
OR THE
Heli-Max Brushless Motor HMXG1002 12 Pole Outrunner
Please explain what the difference between the two is.


The last question will the Futaba S3108 servo fit or is the S3107 Futaba servo better match for the MX400

Thank You for your Time
Herman

Ill check on those servos for you tonight to see if they will fit the slots and let you know.
I know the manual says that you need to use servos that are less than 9g, and have a speed of 60 degrees in .12sec or less
I went with the E-flite S75 servos, which fit perfectly in the slots and meet or exceed those specs, plus they are cheap. $13.99 per servo.

Im trying to figure out which motor to use too. And the helimax website doesnt have any info on them.