Skyshark Lightning 40 Brushless Motor Specifications

 

Part Number: Lightning 40
Type: Brushless Outrunner
Sport Planes: 4 to 6 lbs
Aerobatic/3D: Up to 5 lbs
Li-Poly Cells: 3-5
Voltage Range: 8-22
RPM per volt (Kv): 800
Max. efficiency: 81% 
Max. efficiency current: 20 - 55amps
Max current capacity: 60 amps 
Watts: 300 - 800
Resistance: 27
Idle amps: 3.5
Weight: 7.2 oz. 
Dimensions (DxL): 1.65" x 1.97”
Shaft diameter: 5 mm 
Lead wires: (3) 14 ga.
Prop adapter: Not included
Firewall Mount: Not included
Bullet Connectors: 4mm (included)

Contains:

• Brushless motor

• 4mm Bullet Connectors (male and female)

• Connection and setup instructions

• Shrink tubing for speed controller
  

Required:

• 60 amp speed controller min - Ultra 70B

• Motor mount/prop adapter

• Battery size:
  Skyshark 5000-3  3 cell 5000 mAh 15C continuous
  Skyshark 5000-4  4 cell 5000 mAh 15C continuous
  Skyshark 5000-5 5 cell 5000 mAh 15C continuous

3 Cell 11.1 volt 5000mAh LiPo
APC Prop	RPM	Amps
11 x 5.5	9600	25
11 x 8	8500	31
12 x 6	8400	32
12 x 8	7900	39
12 x 10	7400	45
13 x 6	7800	40
13 x 8	7100	51
14 x 7	7200	49
4 Cell 14.8 volt 5000mAh LiPo
10 x 6	11,000	29
10 x 8	10,400	33
11 x 5.5	10,600	36
11 x 8	10,000	44
12 x 6	9900	45
12 x 8	9200	52
13 x 6	9100	53
13 x 6.5	9000	56

5 Cell 18.5 volt use 9x6, 10x6 or 11x5
Shaded area indicated preferred prop size