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21700 5000mAh Battery for TX16S and TX12 MKII
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21700 5000mAh Battery for TX16S and TX12 MKII is a RadioMaster product intended for powering compatible RadioMaster transmitters and field equipment. This page presents the practical buying information in one place: compatibility, SKU, variants, radio protocol, use case and technical details.
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Key Advantages
- Organized for powering compatible RadioMaster transmitters and field equipment.
- Part of the TX16S transmitter platform.
- Compatibility note: Compatible with RadioMaster TX16S platform where applicable.
- Includes local product imagery and structured specifications for customer comparison.
Core Specifications
- Product Code: HP0157.BATT-5A2S
- Product Family: TX16S transmitter platform
- Compatibility: Compatible with RadioMaster TX16S platform where applicable
- Voltage: 7.4V
- Dimensions: 71.5 x 43.5 x 23.5 mm
- Weight: 155g
- Connector: JST-XH and XT30
- Item: 21700 5000mAh Battery
- Capacity: 5000mAh
- Watt Hours: 37wh
- Cells: 2 x 21700 Li-ion 3.7V 18.5Wh
- Charge current: Max 2A
- Manufacturer: RadioMaster
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| Technical Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | RadioMaster |
| Brand | RadioMaster |
| Product Code | HP0157.BATT-5A2S |
| All Variant SKUs | HP0157.BATT-5A2S |
| Product Type | Battery |
| RadioMaster Collections | Accessories, Battery |
| Product Family | TX16S transmitter platform |
| Application | powering compatible RadioMaster transmitters and field equipment |
| Item | 21700 5000mAh Battery |
| Weight | 155g |
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 43.5 x 23.5 mm |
| Compatibility | Compatible with RadioMaster TX16S platform where applicable |
| Voltage | 7.4V |
| Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Watt Hours | 37wh |
| Cells | 2 x 21700 Li-ion 3.7V 18.5Wh |
| Connector | JST-XH and XT30 |
| Charge current | Max 2A |
Tags: RadioMaster, HP0157.BATT-5A2S, RadioMaster Accessories, Radio Batteries, RC radio