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Power 60 Brushless Outrunner Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the E-flite Power 60 Brushless Outrunner motor. The Power 60 is designed to deliver clean and quiet power for 60-size sport and scale airplanes, 46-size 3D airplanes, or models requiring up to 1200 watts of power. It’s an especially good match for Hangar 9® .60-size warbirds like the Corsair 60 (HAN2575), P-47D Thunderbolt 60 (HAN2975), P-40 Warhawk 60 (HAN2850), P-51 Mustang 60 (HAN2375), P-51 Miss America 60 (HAN2775) and .46-size 3D planes such as the Hangar 9 Funtana 40 (HAN1975) or Seagull Harrier 46 (SEA3025).
Power 60 Brushless Outrunner Features:
•Equivalent to a 60-size glow engine for 6- to 10-pound (2.7 - 4.5Kg) airplanes
•Ideal for 46-size 3D airplanes up to 7-pounds (3.2 Kg)
•Ideal for models requiring up to 1200 watts of power
•High torque, direct drive alternative to inrunner brushless motors
•Includes mount, prop adapters, and mounting hardware
•Quiet, lightweight operation
•External rotor design, 6mm shaft can easily be reversed for alternative motor installations
•High quality construction with ball bearings and hardened steel shaft
•Slotted 14-pole outrunner design
Power 60 Specifications
Diameter: 50mm (2 in)
Case Length: 62mm (2.4 in)
Weight: 380g (13 oz)
Shaft Diameter: 6mm (.24 in)
EFLM4060A
Kv: 400 (rpms per volt)
Io: 2.7A @ 10V (no load current)
Ri: .06 ohms (resistance)
Continuous Current: 55A*
Max Burst Current: 65A*
Watts: up to 1700
Cells: 16-24 Ni-MH/Ni-Cd or 5-7S Li-Po
Recommended Props: 14x8 to 16x10
Brushless ESC: 80-Amp (EFLA1080B)
*Maximum Operating Temperature: 220 degrees Fahrenheit
*Adequate cooling is required for all motor operation at maximum current levels.
*Maximum Burst Current duration is 30 seconds. Adequate time between maximum burst intervals is required.
Note: The 3.5mm Gold Bullet Connectors included on this motor are rated for current up to 60A. Please see our accessory parts listed below for 4mm connector option if you are running more current than we recommend.
Determine a Model’s Power Requirements:
1. Power can be measured in watts. For example: 1 horsepower = 746 watts
2.You determine watts by multiplying ‘volts’ times ‘amps’. Example: 10 volts x 10 amps = 100 watts
Volts x Amps = Watts
3.You can determine the power requirements of a model based on the ‘Input Watts Per Pound’ guidelines found below, using the flying weight of the model (with battery):
•50-70 watts per pound; Minimum level of power for decent performance, good for lightly loaded slow flyer and park flyer models
•70-90 watts per pound; Trainer and slow flying scale models
•90-110 watts per pound; Sport aerobatic and fast flying scale models
•110-130 watts per pound; Advanced aerobatic and high-speed models
•130-150 watts per pound; Lightly loaded 3D models and ducted fans
•150-200+ watts per pound; Unlimited performance 3D models
NOTE: These guidelines were developed based upon the typical parameters of our E-flite motors. These guidelines may vary depending on other motors and factors such as efficiency and prop size.
4. Determine the Input Watts per Pound required to achieve the desired level of performance:
Model: Hangar 9 P-51 Miss America
Estimated Flying Weight w/Battery: 9.0 lbs
Desired Level of Performance: 90-110 (100 average) watts per pound; Fast flying scale model
9.0 lbs x 100 watts per pound = 900 Input Watts of total power (minimum) required to achieve the desired performance
5. Determine a suitable motor based on the model’s power requirements. The tips below can help you determine the power capabilities of a particular motor and if it can provide the power your model requires for the desired level of performance:
•Most manufacturers will rate their motors for a range of cell counts, continuous current and maximum burst current.
•In most cases, the input power a motor is capable of handling can be determined by:
Average Voltage (depending on cell count) x Continuous Current = Continuous Input Watts
Average Voltage (depending on cell count) x Max Burst Current = Burst Input Watts
HINT: The typical average voltage under load of a Ni-Cd/Ni-MH cell is 1.0 volt. The typical average voltage under load of a Li-Po cell is 3.3 volts. This means the typical average voltage under load of a 10 cell Ni-MH pack is approximately 10 volts and a 3 cell Li-Po pack is approximately 9.9 volts. Due to variations in the performance of a given battery, the average voltage under load may be higher or lower. These however are good starting points for initial calculations.
Model: Hangar 9 Miss America
Estimated Flying Weight w/Battery: 9.0 lbs
Total Input Watts Required for Desired Performance: 900 (minimum)
Motor: Power 60
Max Continuous Current: 40A*
Max Burst Current: 60A*
Cells (Li-Po): 6
6 Cells, Continuous Power Capability: 19.8 Volts (6 x 3.3) x 40 Amps = 792 Watts
6 Cells, Max Burst Power Capability: 19.8 Volts (6 x 3.3) x 60 Amps = 1188 Watts
Per this example, the Power 60 motor (when using a 6S Li-Po pack) can deliver up to 1188 watts of input power, readily capable of powering the P- 51 Miss America with the desired level of performance (requiring 900 watts minimum). You must however be sure that the battery chosen for power can adequately supply the current requirements of the system for the required performance. You must also use proper throttle management and provide adequate cooling for the motor, ESC and battery.
Battery Choices:
We recommend E-flite® or Thunder Power RC batteries for the Power 60 Brushless Outrunner Motor, depending on the airplane application. Battery technology is constantly changing and manufacturers are improving and updating older packs with new ones. Please refer to your model’s manual or our website for recommended batteries.
Examples of Airplane Setups:
Please see our web site for the most up-to-date information and airplane setup examples.
NOTE: All data measured at full throttle. Actual performance may vary depending on battery and flight conditions.
Hangar 9 P-51 Miss America (HAN2775)
Motor: Power 60
ESC: Castle Creations Phoenix 80 (Standard settings with 18V Soft Li-Po cut off and no brake)
Prop: APC 15x10E
Battery: Thunder Power PRO LITE 6000mAh 6S3P (THP60003S3PPL x2 in series)
Flying Weight w/Battery: 8.8 lbs
Amps |
Volts |
Watts |
Input Watts/Pound |
RPM |
56.0 |
21.3 |
1195 |
136 |
7375 |
Expect very strong performance with a great balance of thrust and top speed. Average duration is approximately 8-15 minutes depending on throttle management.
Seagull Harrier 3D 46 (SEA3025)
Motor: Power 60
ESC: Castle Creations Phoenix 80 (Standard settings with 18V Soft Li-Po cut off and no brake)
Prop: APC 16x8E
Battery: Thunder Power PRO LITE 4200mAh 6S2P (THP42003S2PPL x2 in series)
Flying Weight w/Battery: 6.4 lbs
Amps |
Volts |
Watts |
Input Watts/Pound |
RPM |
50.5 |
21.0 |
1060 |
165 |
6975 |
Expect very strong performance with unlimited vertical and plentiful power for hovering and 3D aerobatics. Average duration is approximately 8-15 minutes depending on throttle management.
Accessories:
See our web site at www.E-fliteRC.com or www.horizonhobby.com for our complete line of brushless motors. We have posted a specification comparison sheet on our web site so you can compare the different motors we offer.
EFLA110 |
Power Meter (measures power output in amps, volts, watts, and capacity) |
EFLA241 |
Gold Bullet Connector Set, 3.5mm (3) |
EFLA249 |
Gold Bullet Connector Set, 4mm (3) |
EFLM1926 |
Prop Adapter w/ Collet, 6mm |
Reversing the Shaft:
This Outrunner motor has a shaft, which exits through the rotating part of the motor. If you want to reverse the shaft to exit through the fixed part of the motor, follow these instructions carefully for changing the shaft installation.
1.Loosen the set screw on the shaft collar and remove the collar from its location against the bearing.
2.Remove the small black donut washer that rests against the bearing.
3.Loosen the two set screws in the rotating part of the motor.
4.Slide the shaft through the motor. It may be necessary to use a small hammer to lightly tap the shaft. It is very important that you do not bend the shaft in this process so use extreme caution to assure this does not happen.
5.Re-install the donut washer against the bearing.
6.Re-install the shaft collar back against the washer and bearing.
7.Retighten all setscrews making sure you line up with the flat spot on the shaft.
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