Eliminating the gearbox simplifies the powertrain and reduces the risk of failure. It also results in requiring a smaller (less efficient) propeller. In the past that was a disadvantage as powertrain efficiency was essential for good performance. However with the current state of technology excellent performance can be achieved even with small props, and they do offer several advantages, namely:
- Less stuff hanging out in the wind and less glide drag, so overall better glide performance, especially at speed.
- Usually a higher pitch speed is obtained, allowing very fast transitions to a low level thermal a long way away (if you are one of those god-pilots who know there the lift is).
- Smaller propellers reduce the effects of torque, making the initial climb out easier.
| XPower F2919/10 Light Specifications | |
|---|---|
| KV | 1480 RPM/V |
| Max current | 38A for 30s |
| Power | 400W |
| Manufacturer’s Rm | 30 mOhm |
| Measured Rm | 35.6 mOhm |
| Dimensions | Ø28.1×42.7 mm |
| Shaft diameter | 5.0 mm |
| Weight | 83 g |
| Number of poles | 12 |
| Recommended number of cells | 3 LiPo |
| Recommended props | 10×5-11×6″ |
Measurements
Prop: Aeronaut CAM carbon 10×6″ + 32mm spinner
Controller: XPower Xreg40 V5
Battery pack: Hot-LiPS VHD 1300 3S1P
RPM: 11900
Current drain: 34A
Static thrust: 1.5kg
Prop: carbon 10×6″ + 32mm spinner
Controller: XPower Xreg40 V5
Battery pack: Hot-LiPS VHD 1300 3S1P
RPM: 12000
Current drain: 32A
Static thrust: 1.4kg
Prop: carbon 11×6″ + 32mm spinner
Controller: XPower Xreg40 V5
Battery pack: Hot-LiPS VHD 1300 3S1P
RPM: 11000
Current drain: 37A
Static thrust: 1.7kg















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