is this motor suitable for the spitfire ft ?

[.WARHAWK.]

Hi , i am relatively new to the hobby , and i want some advice about what motor should i choose for the Ft spitfire . I have from previously build planes a 40 A esc but my motor Turnighy g 10 810 kv will send smaller planes into orbit . So , i have to buy a smaller one . this is the motor i think is sutable for the ft warbirds series ... here is the link https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-d3530-14-1100kv-brushless-outrunner-motor.html . is this motor ideal ? I would like to hear any suggestions .

 

[rockyboy]

Welcome to the forums!

I think that motor is a perfect fit for anything using a Flite Test Power Pack C like the FT Spitfire. Should do you well, and at a much better price than the Emax too.

Got pics of your build yet?

 

[DamoRC]

Agree with Rockyboy, the specs on that motor are good. My only concern with this motor is the shaft. Perhaps someone else can comment, but I have one of these that bent the shaft quite easily during a crash.

DamoRC

 

[rockyboy]

Agree with Rockyboy, the specs on that motor are good. My only concern with this motor is the shaft. Perhaps someone else can comment, but I have one of these that bent the shaft quite easily during a crash.

DamoRC

Well that's easy to avoid - just don't crash! :black_eyed:

 

[.WARHAWK.]

yyyyesss..... this is a problem .... after some more research ,I found this motor https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-park480-brushless-outrunner-1020kv.html , and I think that it will do the job .... am i right ?

 

[rockyboy]

This one is a little underpowered - only 250 watts compared to the 315 watts max of the first motor. Plus it only handles 2-3 cell vs the first one which can do 2-4 cell giving you more options.

I'd stick with the copper colored first one - I've run a couple others of that line with no problems and if you do somehow bend a shaft in a crash, a 5mm replacement is a pretty common size to be able to find.

 

[.WARHAWK.]

a review says that with a 12x6 prop , it delivers 313 watts ..... Anyway , the first motor had no replacement shaft , can any 5mm replacement shaft do the work ? ( https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-easymatch-g10-series-replacement-shaft.html ) like this ?

 

[rockyboy]

If someone is able to get 313 out of it then go for it!

I think the replacement shaft on the first motor uses a clip rather than a set screw for attachment, so maybe it won't be as easy as I thought to find one. Plus probably need a replacement clip to go along with that new shaft if something happens..

 

[.WARHAWK.]

yes , the lack of replacement shafts for this motor is the reason i searched for other motors , and this was one of the best of them .... anyway , thanks a lot