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rotor length

How does the length of a brushless motor's rotor affect it's performance?

Image of a Reedy S-Plus 12.5x24.2mm rotor for Reedy S-Plus Spec class motors.
Reedy S-Plus 12.5x24.2mm rotor for Reedy S-Plus Spec class motors.

RC racers today are always looking for an edge, and sometimes that even included changing the size of the rotor in their brushless motor.

Shorter rotor

  • Less torque
  • Higher rpm (top speed)

Longer rotor

  • More torque
  • Require tall gear ratios (large pinions) to get speed

Please also consider rotor diameter when choosing a rotor.

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