Engine Size Question For Plane
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Ok im sure these types of questions are a dime a dozen but anyway. What would you think i would be more suited with, i need a power house for my 14lb warbird and im debating between these two engines.
OS FS Surpass II
Displacement: 0.702 cu in (11.5 cc)
Bore: 1.02 in (26 mm)
Stroke: 0.87 in (22 mm)
Practical rpm: 2,000-12,000
Output: 1.1 bhp @ 11,000 rpm
Weight: 20.3 oz (580 g)
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OS 2 Stroke 91 FX
Displacement: 0.912 cu in (15.0cc)
Bore: 1.091 in (27.7mm)
Stroke: 0.976 in (24.8mm)
Practical RPM: 2,000-16,000
Output: 2.8 bhp (ps) @ 15,000 rpm
Weight: 19.3 oz (550g)
basically i want to be able to fly the plane scale but i dont want to have a problem with getting her up in the air and doing pretty decent stunts. Nothing like a sport plane just your normal stunts. So what would you suggest is the best way to go. I do like the fact that the Surpass is 4 stroke so it will give it that sound. Anyway, suggestions?
OS FS Surpass II
Displacement: 0.702 cu in (11.5 cc)
Bore: 1.02 in (26 mm)
Stroke: 0.87 in (22 mm)
Practical rpm: 2,000-12,000
Output: 1.1 bhp @ 11,000 rpm
Weight: 20.3 oz (580 g)
or
OS 2 Stroke 91 FX
Displacement: 0.912 cu in (15.0cc)
Bore: 1.091 in (27.7mm)
Stroke: 0.976 in (24.8mm)
Practical RPM: 2,000-16,000
Output: 2.8 bhp (ps) @ 15,000 rpm
Weight: 19.3 oz (550g)
basically i want to be able to fly the plane scale but i dont want to have a problem with getting her up in the air and doing pretty decent stunts. Nothing like a sport plane just your normal stunts. So what would you suggest is the best way to go. I do like the fact that the Surpass is 4 stroke so it will give it that sound. Anyway, suggestions?
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Are you buying an engine or do you already have these two "in stock"? Personally, I would opt for the larger OS 1.08 swinging a 16X6 for that size airplane. Yes, I do prefer 2 strokes over 4 strokes.
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If this is a kit I usually go with the high end (or little more) of the "recommended engine" size. If not - I would say about .90 2 stroke or equivalent 4 stroker should be fine.
As far as 2 vs. 4 strokes is a concern – it is a personal preference, but you right 4 strokers does sound cool, especially on the warbird.
As far as 2 vs. 4 strokes is a concern – it is a personal preference, but you right 4 strokers does sound cool, especially on the warbird.
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One other thing, i think a 1.08 is way to much power, and a 1.20 is crazy. A budy of mine flys an 18lb stuka with a 1.08 and the thing absolutly rockets around like you wouldnt believe. I should have mentioned this is going to be a bomber, pacific theater to be exact, so its ok if its a little slower (more scale), like 50-60mph. Im actually looking into getting an .80 for it though, sort of a waste as well as i do have the above two engines already that need a home.




