XICOY X45 MICRO TURBOPROP - Unboxing, Test Run and Review - By Gaspar

#xicoy #gaspar #turboprop After the success of the XICOY X45 Standard Test Video I was very excited to be able to Unbox, Test Run and Review this Xicoy Turboprop Version! It was very scary! Enjoy and thanks for watching! Check out my site! https://www.thelightersideofrc.com/shop Check back often for future changes/updates on the Site! General: #TheLighterSideofRC #TheLighterSide #RCPlanes If you have any questions about items you have seen in my videos, build enquires, product placements, product reviews please contact me. Connect with us All Links Here: https://linktr.ee/thelightersideofrc Purchase Bambu Products here: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=228215... Become a Channel Member:    / @thelightersideofrc   Patreon:   / thelightersideofrc   Website: https://www.thelightersideofrc.com/ Email: [email protected] Facebook:   / the-lighter-side-of-rc-108110674290102   Facebook:   / jonathan.vogt.125   Instagram @thelightersideofrc. https://www.instagram.com/thelighters... The Lighter Side Of RC AFTER DARK: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLighterSi... Website: https://www.thelightersideofrc.com/ Email: [email protected] Facebook:   / the-lighter-side-of-rc-108110674290102   Facebook:   / jonathan.vogt.125   Instagram @thelightersideofrc. https://www.instagram.com/thelighters... My Findings Xicoy X45TP 1,671Grams/3.68Lbs Fuel Pump 29 Grams ECU/DRM 22 Grams Washer/Bolt 36 Grams Cable Set 65 Grams TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE PACKAGE 1,829 Grams/4.03 Lbs Features and Functions from Manufacture • Tiny 60mm case 2 stage engine developing up to 5kw of shaft power • Very low installed weight and bulk • Heli gearbox outline and shaft matches standard 90 size heli glow engine • Turboprop version comes complete with bulkhead mounting • Turboprop option of two reduction ratios: Hi = circa 6k and Lo = circa 8k • 2nd stage rpm feedback to ECU for constant speed governor function (heli) • Gearbox over-speed protection function • Gearbox output rpm and temperature included in telemetry feedback • Accommodates wide presettable range of helicopter reduction ratios • Peak power user presettable • Valves and ECU installed on-engine • Internal kero burner and thermocouple for clean exterior • Compatible with diesel and kerosene • Incredible start to idle of less than 25secs • Fast spoolup to flight rpms • Automatic cooldown after run, even with receiver power turned off • Automatic battery disconnection after cooldown • Brushless high speed starter • Tiny intelligent brushless fuel pump • High speed digital control of all components • Gearbox uses lubrication from engine, no separate oil required • Choice of display options, on and off board and Bluetooth Android/iPhone • Telemetry options available for most modern transmitters Performance, weights and measures X45 TurboProp Nominal power at sea level 5kw/6.7hp Idle shaft rpm 1200 low 11.1:1 ratio. 1000 high 13.5:1 ratio Torque at max rpm 6.25Nm (55.3 lb ins) (low ratio) 8.33Nm (71.2 lb ins) (high ratio) EGT at max power 350-450C 550 - 700´C Fuel consumption at max power 150ml/min / 5oz per min Restart capability Off, manual & automatic Fuel Kerosene or diesel Kerosene or diesel Oil mix required 4%, see text for breakdown 4%, see text for breakdown Overall length: 320mm/12.6” Width across exhausts: 120mm/4.75” 120mm/4.75” Width main body: 72mm / 2.83” (mounting) Firewall to rear of prop distance 160mm / 6.3” Gearbox output shaft: Dia 10mm plain portion, threaded M8x1.25 internally for M8 cap bolt Gearbox mounting holes: 4 off dia 5mm, W86-90mm x H50mm (0.2”, 2” x 3.38-3.54”) Firewall cutout required: W72mm x H70mm (2.83”x 2.75”) Unit weight bare 1470g/51.7oz (inc mounting) Ancilliaries + Compact Hub 70g/2.5oz Hub Lite + display 86g/3oz Hub Lite, no display 62g/2.2oz Airborne weight 1532g - 1556g (inc mounting) 53.9oz – 54.7oz (inc mounting) Suitable ECU battery: 2S Lipo, min cap 1200mAh (recommended) 3S LiFe, min cap 1500mAh