Re: Finally......Motors [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

OdysseySlipways-at-aol.com wrote:
> the onlyother reall difference i saw beteen the 250w and the 350w was 
> the RPMs, the 250w showed something like 3000 rpm where as the 350w 
> motor showed 2200 rpm.

It's not the RPM difference that matters as much as the power rating in 
watts.  350 watt motors are more powerful than 250 watt motors. 
According to Joe's calculations and our battlefield experience, 250 watt 
motors are "sufficient" for all but the heaviest tanks and roughest of 
conditions.  350 watt motors can drive anything we can build, but they 
also consume more space and energy accordingly.  Anything bigger than 
350 watts is probably a waste of money, space and energy.

        Frank "Bigger Is Better Up To A Limit" Pittelli