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Engines for Airplanes & Helicopters

In general, 2 different types of motors are used: brushed and brushless.

  • Brushed motors are usually less powerful but can immediately switch between driving forward and backward.
  • Brushless motors are more powerful and often better resistant to dust, but this does come with a higher price.

To decide which engine you need, there are a number of things to take into account. For both engines you first choose an engine size, this is the number after the brand name in the title (E.g. Injora 540 13T-80T Brushed Motor 1/10 of Ignore 3650 3600-5200KV Brushless Motor). The higher this number, the more powerful the motor. Be sure to check the dimensions in the description to make sure this engine will fit.

  • Brushed motors have turns, this is indicated in the titles (E.g. 20T). The higher the turns, the slower the motor and the higher the torque. So if you're going for top speed, a lower turn rating is recommended. 
  • Brushless motors have a KV rating, this is also indicated in the titles (e.g. 2000KV). This works approximately the same as the turns on a brushed motor, but reversed. The higher the KV the more top speed, the lower the KV the more torque. Higher KV motors often require slightly more cooling. 
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    Surpass Hobby C2826 1000KV Brushless Motor

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    KV (RPM/Volt) 1000KV Engine type Out-runner brushless Max. power 220W Voltage range 7-12V Max. current 20A The rotor pole 14 Empty f...

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    Surpass Hobby C2826 1350KV Brushless Motor

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    KV (RPM/Volt) 1350KV Engine type Out-runner brushless Max. power 240W Voltage range 7-12V Max. current 24A The rotor pole 14 Empty f...

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    Surpass Hobby C2826 1900KV Brushless Motor

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    KV (RPM/Volt) 1900KV Engine type Out-runner brushless Max. power 240W Voltage range 7-12V Max. current 27A The rotor pole 14 Empty f...

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    Surpass Hobby C2830 1000KV Brushless Motor

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    KV (RPM/Volt) 1000 Max. power 260W Voltage range 7-15V Max. current 21A The rotor pole 14 Empty flow 0.9A Resistance 0.152Ω Engine...

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    Surpass Hobby C2830 1300KV Brushless Motor

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    KV (RPM/Volt) 1300 Max. power 300W Voltage range 7-12V Max. current 25A The rotor pole 14 Empty flow 1.2A Resistance 0.085Ω Engine...

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    Surpass Hobby C2830 750KV Brushless Motor

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    KV (RPM/Volt) 750 Max. power 230W Voltage range 7-15V Max. current 18A The rotor pole 14 Empty flow 0.6A Resistance 0.221Ω Engine ...

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    Surpass Hobby C2830 850KV Brushless Motor

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    KV (RPM/Volt) 850 Max. power 240W Voltage range 7-15V Max. current 19A The rotor pole 14 Empty flow 0.6A Resistance 0.189Ω Engine ...

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