XPower F2915/12 XLight 1600 RPM/V 72g Cased Outrunner

Product Code: XPOWER-F2915-12

(10 reviews)

Price: $83.94

Description

The F2915/12 XLight is a very light high performance cased outrunner for light 3m - 4m electric gliders, especially F5J competition model up to 1300g weight. The 28mm diameter outer can does not rotate and the wires extend from the rear so it is perfect for installing in narrow glider noses, and the 5mm motor shaft stands up to dorked landings.

Eliminating the gearbox simplifies the powertrain and reduces the risk of failure. It also results in requiring a smaller (less efficient) propeller. In the past that was a disadvantage as powertrain efficiency was essential for good performance. However with the current state of technology excellent performance can be achieved even with small props, and they do offer several advantages, namely:

Less stuff hanging out in the wind and less glide drag, so overall better glide performance, especially at speed.
Usually a higher pitch speed is obtained, allowing very fast transitions to a low level thermal a long way away (if you are one of those god-pilots who know there the lift is).
Smaller propellers reduce the effects of torque, making the initial climb out easier.

XPower F2915/12 XLight Specifications
KV	1600 RPM/V
Max current	35A for 30s
Power	340W
Manufacturer's Rm	42 mOhm
Dimensions	Ø28.1x38.7 mm
Mounting	2 M3 on 16 mm & 2 on 19 mm diameter
Shaft diameter	5.0 mm
Weight	72 g
Number of poles	12
Recommended number of cells	3 LiPo
Recommended props	10x5-11x6"

Measurements
Prop: XPower CARBON 10x6" + GM carbon spinner 32mm
Controller: XPower Xreg30 V5
Battery pack: Hot-LiPS VHD 600 3S1P
RPM: 10600
Current drain: 35A
Static thrust: 1.3kg

Reviews 10

26/10/2024 13:37

Review by: Mike Green

Had a cheapish 28mm motor from a well know brand, never did like the 3 wires going back past the spinning motor in such a small space, so i replaced it with the XPower motor, not only is the very well made but the extra thrust is is well worth the few quid extra.

24/10/2024 03:48

Review by: D Bradbury

XPower F2915/12 XLight 1600 RPM/V 72g Cased Outrun

Great motor one of several purchase that make great service as usual thank you

07/04/2024 13:29

Review by: Nick

Conversion project

Given the weight should work well in an F3J to F5J conversion project. Product was shipped quickly.

23/11/2023 16:38

Review by: Shayne Fielding

XPower F2915/12 XLight 1600 RPM/V 72g Cased Outrun

Good motor at a reasonable price, fitted in my Geronimo 2 nicely, being cased there is no way to trash the power leads

22/04/2023 21:31

Review by: Simon Conran

Great motor

Purchased for my Arthobby Evolution. Fits in like a dream with wires coming out of the rear end.
Only need an 8 x 6 prop drawing 26 amps, and it gets my Evolution (1020) grams up at 11.2 m/s on a 900 mah 35c lipo. Fantastic.

11/11/2022 15:45

Review by: Reto

Direct drive for a small F5J style model

I use this motor for the Joy F5J model. It fits the model perfectly (size and weight). To my pleasant surprise, with a VM 10x6 prop, this drive is surprisingly quiet, and the model can rapidly climb to altitude on a 3S battery. I am pretty happy with it so far.

23/05/2022 06:52

Review by: David Thornley

Products, service and delivery

The usual flawless purchase from Hyperflight. Everything as purchased with top service.

06/12/2021 08:16

Review by: Stefan Wickelgren

Best value

Great motor for F5J

04/10/2021 12:05

Review by: Michael

I put this in a 3.5m Yellow Jacket,
1230g.
I've just maidened it on the weekend with old batteries. This motor has plenty of grunt with the VM 11x7 prop. I'm well happy with my decision to use it.

15/09/2021 12:00

Review by: GEOFF

Great quality built motor. Needed rear entry wires to fit in very narrow fuselage. Also great that in runs inside an outer case. A1