FIRST FLIGHT OF THE XICOY 45 Micro Turboprop

#xicoy #gaspar #turboprop the Xicoy 45 Turboprop is installed and it's a powerhouse! The maiden flight is completed with a Xicoy 45tp on the SEBART PC-21 XL model!

Xicoy Turbo Prop Test video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSbcXl8n424

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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