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I had purchase a 46 size SR71 blackbird and had installed an OS 46 motor with a 10x8 APC prop. When I flew it and it flew like it needed a larger size engine. Should I change it out to an OS 50 or just change out the prop to a 10x6? Anyone out there wants to share there experience would really appreciate it.
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RE: SR71 blackbird
You have to tell us a bit more about what you expect from this model. For everyone performance can feel diffrent.
What did this motor lack? Is it speed? Maneuverability? Not enough power for takeoff?
Changing a motor is a good idea but first I would try to find out what the .46 can handle in terms of switching prop size.
As far as your electric question, a 4130-7 with a 8S 4000mAh pack and a 10size prop will get that Jet moving, nice and quiet as they were meant to fly
This may be a little too powerfull but then again Jets are meant to go fast.
If this model is in 5lb range the TowerPro 3520-7 motor with a 5S 4000mAh would also work great.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=265212
this model is very nice but the seller fails to mention the weight, can you tell us what it is? Engine and all.
Best Wishes,
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What did this motor lack? Is it speed? Maneuverability? Not enough power for takeoff?
Changing a motor is a good idea but first I would try to find out what the .46 can handle in terms of switching prop size.
As far as your electric question, a 4130-7 with a 8S 4000mAh pack and a 10size prop will get that Jet moving, nice and quiet as they were meant to fly
This may be a little too powerfull but then again Jets are meant to go fast.
If this model is in 5lb range the TowerPro 3520-7 motor with a 5S 4000mAh would also work great.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=265212
this model is very nice but the seller fails to mention the weight, can you tell us what it is? Engine and all.
Best Wishes,
Dan
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RE: SR71 blackbird
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I had purchase a 46 size SR71 blackbird and had installed an OS 46 motor with a 10x8 APC prop. When I flew it and it flew like it needed a larger size engine. Should I change it out to an OS 50 or just change out the prop to a 10x6? Anyone out there wants to share there experience would really appreciate it.
I had purchase a 46 size SR71 blackbird and had installed an OS 46 motor with a 10x8 APC prop. When I flew it and it flew like it needed a larger size engine. Should I change it out to an OS 50 or just change out the prop to a 10x6? Anyone out there wants to share there experience would really appreciate it.
I am going to move it for you.
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RE: SR71 blackbird
The total weight of the plane together with an O.S. 46 is about 5.5 lbs. As for taking off. It goes quite a ways down the runway before it starts to rotate and take off. I tried using a 10x8 and a 10x6 prop with the OS 46 motor. It flew slightly better with the 10x6 but still slugish. As for a larger prop. Well the way the jet is built it only allow props no larger that a 10 inches. So the idea of a larger prop isn't going to work. Thanks for the helpful tips.
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RE: SR71 blackbird
The engine is an O.S. 46 AX with a 10x6 prop. Flies okay, but just okay. My other warbirds (also 40 size) flys faster and better than the Blackbird with the same type of motor and prop.