APC AP20512WE Electric Wide Blade 20.5x12WE Prop for Climb and Thrust  [AP20512WE]

APC PROPELLER 20.5x12WE ELECTRIC WIDE BLADE
Price:
£10.13
Brand:
APC
Model:
AP20512WE
Condition:
Brand New
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Electric wide-blade prop: description and use

The APC AP20512WE is an electric RC propeller with a wide-blade design aimed at pilots who prioritise low-end thrust and climb performance. The larger blade increases disk area and therefore changes static thrust and motor loading without altering gearing.

Mounting guidance: verify hub and adapter dimensions, ensure the prop rotation matches your motor and ESC configuration, and lock the prop with the appropriate nut or collet. Balance the prop prior to flight and inspect for any damage to reduce vibration and bearing stress.

Tuning advice: wide blades are chosen to improve takeoff and climb at the expense of top speed. Carry out incremental flight tests, monitor current and temperature telemetry, and adjust throttle usage or prop choice if power system loads rise too high.

A wider blade typically increases static thrust and climb but reduces top-end speed and can increase current draw. Balance your flight profile against motor and ESC capabilities before committing to long flights.
Use telemetry or inline sensors to record current and temperature during standardised test flights. Compare readings to previous runs and reduce the load or choose a different prop if values approach safe limits.
Mount the prop on a precision balancer, mark the heavy blade, and remove material with light sanding or add thin tape to the light side. Repeat until the prop remains level with minimal movement.

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