Electric Motors

At SAMS we try to offer a wide variety of different choices for powering your model. Derek Knight, a very well known modeller in the UK has produced a series of electric motors set ups just right for the size of model we cater for.

Developed and refined over the the last 10 years this range is now very reliable and easy to use.

KP00 Mk 2. The latest development of this unit now comes with a geared motor and a 3 ½ folding prop. Very light, the motor/prop weigh just 7 gms. Can be used with one, two or 3 50 mah cell depending on how long you want the motor to run for. Suitable for models from 13 to 20 inch span depending on number of wings, drag etc. The unit comes with prop only. Batteries and charging circuit need to be added. Charging time depends on how many cells are used but is between 1 to 3 minutes.
Catalogue number F84a. £13.95 + Postage

The KP01 Mk 2. The Mk 1 KP01 unit was the first of the series and has now sold in the thousands to happy modellers all over the world. This new Mk 2 unit comes complete with a speed controller / timer and a 200mah Li Poly battery. . Suitable for models up to about 4 1/2 ozs, 125 gms. 20 to 28" span models are ideal. The props, of which 2 are supplied, can be cut down to reduce thrust.
Catalogue number F84.

£33.95 plus p&p

Charger. Go to www.centuryuk.com/products/chargers

Product code: CUK-T-CHG

The KP02 is the 01 big brother. Designed for models up to about 42" span or 9 1/2 ozs, it also comes complete with speed controller and flight Li Poly battery. and 2 propellers. This is a powerful motor which can easily be used for some of the latest "Park Fly" small r/c models in conjuntion with a speed controller. To reduce the torque produced by this motor the 5 1/2" prop from the KP01 can be used to good effect.
Catalogue number F85. £38.95 Plus postage

The KP Electric Ducted Fan. This is an exciting new unit from K&P. Designed for models up to about 20" span the power is supplied by 4 x 120mah cells, not supplied with the fan, producing a basic thrust of about 60 gms at start dropping to 20 gms after 50 seconds. However, using various paper ducting setups shown in the instructions, the thrust can be increased to an extrodinary 83 gms at start dropping to 26 gms after 50 seconds. The fan has a length of 1 3/4" (450mm) including the domed impeller and the same width accross.
Catalogue number F440. £13.95 Plus Postage

F515. KP Free Flight Electric Control.

Combine this tiny 1.3gm device with an electric speed controller and you can use any
combination of battery or motor, brushed or brushless, li po or nicad . Allows for
control of speed, time and decay to stop. Up to 35 seconds. £16.50 plus p&p

F516. As above but up to 120 seconds.
F518. As above but for 10 Minutes

Also New from KP

F518. 32mm Electric Fan. Very High Performance using Li Poly cells and timer above

£28.95 plus p&p

Spec. Bore Deameter 32mm
Outside Dia 33.5mm
Length. 47.5mm
Length with intake. 71.2mm
Weight with 7.35 KV Feigao Motor. 26.5gms

Performance

With 2 x 250mah Li Poly - Thrust 64gms @ 6volt, 3.7amps
With 2 x 350mah Li Poly - Thrust 68gms @ 6.73volt, 4.1 amps

With 3 x 400mah Li Poly - Thrust 130gms @ 9.91volts, 7.8amps

K&P Nicad Field Charger. This unit can be used with the Mk 1 KP00,01 & 02 but in not suitable for the Fan unit. We have yet to find anyone who has used the capacity of this field charger up in one days flying. Supplied in a rugged plastic case, it is quite safe to carry in the pocket. Not suitable for use with Li Poly batteries

Catalogue number F89.

K&P Mains Charger. This is designed to recharge the field charger overnight. We also offer a converter to adapt this unit for European mains sockets. Not suitable for use in the USA without suitable step up converters.
Catalogue number F90, £10.50 + Postage

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Last Revision: January 19th 2010