In need for Speed?
To help you choose the right power setup for your preferred pylon racer, we've put together this table with the best setups we've tested on different airframes. There are indeed other possibilities and if you do not find what you need just send us a request.
Max. model weight
suggested motor setup
max Watt
motor weight
Pitch Speed.
> 500 g (17 oz)
Mega ACn 16/7/3, 4.7" x 4.7", 50A esc, 2S, 400 Class
350 W
30 g (1oz)
190 km/h (130mph)
> 1000 g (32 oz)
HET Typhoon 2W20, 4.7 x 4.7", 60A esc, 3S, 800g, 1m (39”) ws
600 W
93 g (3.3oz)
220 km/h (140mph)
> 1500 g (54 oz)
Mega ACn 16/25/2 F5D Green, 5" x 5", 80A esc, 5S, 1kg, 1.4m (55”) ws
1000 W
115 g (4oz)
290 km/h (190mph)
HET Typhoon 1W30, 4.7" x 4.7", 100A esc, 4S, 1kg, 1.4m (55”) ws
1100 W
130 g (4.6oz)
Mega ACn 16/35/1, 4.7"x 4.7", 120A esc, 4S, 1kg, 1.4m (55”) ws
1200 W
155 g (5.5oz)
300 km/h (200mph)
> 1700 g (60 oz)
Reisenauer Peggy Pepper w/micro-edition 5:1, RFM 10 x 17, 120A esc, 4S, 1kg, 1.4m (55”) ws
1600 W
105 g (3.8oz)
310 km/h (210mph)
