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RPM Limits

The following are suggested RPM limits for APC propellers:

  1. Glow Engine (includes Sport and Pattern Propellers) and Speed 400 Electric (E) Propellers
    Maximum RPM=190,000/prop diameter (inches)
    (For example, a 10x6 glow engine prop should be limited to 19,000 RPM)
  2. Thin Electric (E) Propellers and Polycarbonate (Durable) FPV Propellers
    Maximum RPM=150,000/prop diameter (inches)
  3. Folding Electric (F) Propellers
    Maximum RPM=120,000/prop diameter (inches)
  4. Multi-Rotor (MR) Propellers and Multi-Rotor Folding (MRF) Propellers
    Maximum RPM=105,000/prop diameter (inches)
  5. Slow Flyer (SF) Propellers
    Maximum RPM=65,000/prop diameter (inches)
  6. Racing Propellers (including Carbon) and Electric Carbon (EC) Propellers
    8.75 N, W and 8.8 Series 40 Pylon Props
    Sport Propellers (for IC Engines) on Electric Motors
    Maximum RPM=225,000/prop diameter (inches)
  7. Racing Propellers (including Carbon) on Electric Motors
    8.75 N,W and 8.8 Series 40 Pylon Props on Electric Motors
    Maximum RPM=270,000/prop diameter (inches)

 

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