Battle of three .15s

As the raw economic efficiency of Red Capitalist China attempts to save the world economy from crumbling Western European socialism and our corrupt banker-run U.S. debt generation machine, the niche RC economy still seems to be thriving--at least for the moment. 

RC airplanes are getting bigger, faster, cheaper, and to a lesser extent more reliable.  Where the .10 on 3S was once the staple performance motor in the typical parkflyer stable, .15-size motors on 4S are becoming more popular.  Just in time before the world economy crashes and burns permanently, starting in late-2012 (those damn Mayan gypsies cursed us!), it seems like an apt time to squeeze-in a .15 Motor Comparo.

While I'm working out the details, on the way are brand new sample of an E-Flight Power .15, Rimfire .15, and Turnigy 3536.

I decided to use my Clipped Wing Spitfire Mk LFIXe as a test platform for this comparo.  The clipped wings Spit flies great with higher speed, more roll agility, and even better slow flight handling, plus it needs a little weight in the nose to fly all squared up.

Although I will provide the usual electric specs, prices and value judgements, the winner of this .15 comparo will be as simple as it is one one-dimensional:  create the best high speed pass.

First up:

 

Turnigy 3536

Cost: $17 High speed passes:

 

 

Rimfire .15 - 3536

Cost: $59

High Speed Passes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-Flite Power 15- 3550 High speed passes: .15 Summary Hyperion G3 4S 2500 mAh 25/45C Static Amps Static Watts Static RPM APC 9x9 Pitch Speed Turnigy 3536 39 617 10,400 89 mph Rimfire .15 - 3536 11,100 95 mph Power 15 - 3550 42 636 10,640 91 mph