Brushed Motors
Also see the Plantraco motors and gearboxes. Take a look at the Blue Arrow brushed ESC for suitable speed controllers.
The perfect motor for low cost sport/performance electric flight on 6 NiCd or NiMH cells. Voltage range: 3.6-9.6V, ideal for 7.2V; RPM unloaded: 17,000; efficiency: 78%; weight: 72g; motor diameter: 27.7mm; shaft diameter: 2.3mm; shaft length: 12mm.
GWS EDP20A motor and prop set. Includes CN12-B2C2 motor with lead and JST connector plus 2 off 2.5X8 props. Voltage: 6-7.2v, Thrust: 17g-22g, Amps: 0.52-0.69.
EDP20 data.
GWS CN08 8mm diameter motor. Specifications: voltage - 4.5V, RPM (no load) - 24500, shaft size - 1mm, weight - 3.4g.
GWS CN10 10mm diameter motor. Specifications: voltage - 4.5V, RPM (no load) - 17000, shaft size - 1mm, weight - 5g.
GWS CN12-B2C 12mm diameter motor. Specifications: voltage - 4.5V, RPM (no load) - 23700, shaft size - 1mm, weight - 5.6g. Suitable for use in the GWS LPS gearbox.
GWS LPS (Light Power System) dual ball bearing gearbox with B2C motor and spinner. Available with 3 different ratios: A 4.0:1, B 5.0:1 and C 6.2:1.
See here for comprehensive performance data; and here for the scanned data sheet. The LPS gearbox is also available separately.
GWS IPS (Indoor Power System) with carbon brush motor, 3mm threaded shaft and spinner. Available in ratios A 5.6:1, B 7:1, C 8.6:1, D 9.66:1, E 10.7:1, S1 4.14:1 and S2 3.5:1.
See here for comprehensive performance data. These small motors pack a surprising punch.
Some items are currently out of stock. Please email if you would like to be notified when they are back in stock.
The workhorse standard for parkfliers: GWS EPS-350C with carbon brush botor, gearbox, and spinner. This is a 60-70 watt power system suitable for models up to 16oz flying weight. Available with ratios C 5.33:1 and D 6.6:1.
See here for comprehensive performance data.