How to match an electric motor to an RC aircraft
A practical guide to motor KV, voltage, current, thrust, aircraft weight and flight style so the power system matches the model.
T-Motor A16-18S A16-18S is a T-Motor catalog item in Integrated Propulsion Systems. Review the model details below and request compatibility and supply information for civilian use.
| Brand | T-Motor |
|---|---|
| Model | A16-18S A16-18S |
| Manufacturer SKU | T-MOTOR001581 |
| Model No. | A16-18S-KV54 | Tube Size | 60mm |
| Setup | A16-18S (Motor)+18S FOC 260A (ESC)+EFZ6324 (Propeller) | Wire Material,Wire Gauge, Color | Power Wires: 8#AWG Red & BlackSignal Wires: 5P Teflon |
| Recommended Battery | 14~18S (LiPo) | Wire Length | 2000±5mm |
| Rated Thrust | 35~40kg | Weight | 5970±2%g (Incl. Wires+Propeller) |
| Efficiency At Rated Thrust | 8.7g/W (38kg) | IP | IPX5 |
| Max. Thrust | 74.5kg | RecommendedAmbient Temperature | -20~55℃ |
| Motor Specs | |||
| Stator Size | 155*23.5mm | KV | 54 |
| ESC Specs | |||
| Throttle Range | 1100~1940us (Fixed) | Max. Voltage | 83V |
| Protocol | DRONE CAN、UAV CAN、CUBE CAN | Peak Current(For A Short Time) | 260A(OpenEnvironmentAndTemperature≤60℃) |
| Control Method | PWM/CAN | BEC | NO |
| Prop Specs | |||
| Model No. | EFZ6324 (Folding Carbon Fiber) | Length | 63 Inch (1600.2mm) |
| Motor Specs | |||
| Stator Size | 155*23.5mm | KV | 54 |
| ESC Specs | |||
| Throttle Range | 1100~1940us (Fixed) | Max. Voltage | 83V |
| Protocol | DRONE CAN、UAV CAN、CUBE CAN | Peak Current(For A Short Time) | 260A(OpenEnvironmentAndTemperature≤60℃) |
| Control Method | PWM/CAN | BEC | NO |
| Prop Specs | |||
| Model No. | EFZ6324 (Folding Carbon Fiber) | Length | 63 Inch (1600.2mm) |
| Type | Voltage(V) | Throttle | Current(A) | Thrust(gf) | Torque(N·m) | RPM | MotorEfficiency(%) | OverallEfficiency(gf/W) | OperatingTemperature(℃) |
| A16-18S KV54+18S FOC 260A+EFZ6324 | 69 | 30% | 10.96 | 11468 | 7.50 | 846 | 87.40 | 15.10 | 88(Ambient Temperature: 25) |
| 35% | 16.05 | 14912 | 9.80 | 972 | 89.60 | 13.40 | |||
| 40% | 22.53 | 19120 | 12.49 | 1086 | 90.90 | 12.20 | |||
| 45% | 29.83 | 23166 | 15.06 | 1206 | 92.00 | 11.20 | |||
| 50% | 39.07 | 27847 | 18.01 | 1328 | 92.50 | 10.30 | |||
| 55% | 50.14 | 32729 | 21.23 | 1428 | 91.40 | 9.40 | |||
| 60% | 62.92 | 38121 | 24.76 | 1521 | 90.50 | 8.70 | |||
| 65% | 76.89 | 43167 | 28.25 | 1614 | 89.70 | 8.10 | |||
| 70% | 93.12 | 48322 | 31.81 | 1731 | 89.40 | 7.50 | |||
| 75% | 109.88 | 53485 | 35.18 | 1794 | 86.80 | 7.00 | |||
| 80% | 129.98 | 58975 | 38.88 | 1911 | 86.40 | 6.50 | |||
| 85% | 151.73 | 64128 | 42.48 | 1974 | 83.90 | 6.10 | |||
| 90% | 166.93 | 67026 | 44.63 | 2034 | 82.50 | 5.80 | |||
| 95% | 185.99 | 70511 | 47.20 | 2070 | 79.80 | 5.50 | |||
| 100% | 208.21 | 74537 | 49.86 | 2160 | 78.60 | 5.20 |
Availability, price, package contents and hardware revision are confirmed on inquiry. This listing does not assert local stock, a delivery date or official distributor status. Confirm voltage, connectors, firmware and operating requirements before use.
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