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Old 09-28-2009, 11:03 AM   #27
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Default Re: Which servo for a 40% bird?

Quote: Originally Posted by TeamFlatout
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Why use long arms? You start to lose torque after an inch. All servos are rated at 1 inch arms.
that is only correct assuming that the surface horn will be kept the same length.

Its a ratio, you have 2" servo 1" surface you have 1/2 the torque
If you have 2" servo and 2" surface you have 1/1 torque
if you have 1" servo and 2" surface you have 2/1 torque

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