

Xnova Lightning 4530 Series - The Ultimate in Motor Performance
The Xnova team has poured countless hours into testing and refining their highly acclaimed 4530 series motor. The result is an enhanced, high-performance motor that offers superior efficiency and consistent power delivery throughout your flight, ensuring a cooler-running motor with outstanding reliability. The Xnova Lightning series stands as the pinnacle of motor technology for today's radio-controlled helicopters.
Specifically designed for extreme 3D flying in helicopters with 690-770mm blades, the Xnova Lightning 4530 motor delivers exceptional power-to-weight ratio—crucial for high-performance flying. It is ideal for 12S setups but can also be used with configurations ranging from 10S to 14S, depending on the KV rating.
Key Features:
- Enhanced Efficiency: Improved stator laminations and an integrated cooling system help maintain lower operating temperatures, enabling sustained power during high-stress flights.
- High Power Output: Hand-wound, thick YY single-strand copper wires (1.5mm thickness) are used, offering superior heat resistance (up to 300°C).
- Durability: High-performance neodymium magnets are used, withstanding temperatures up to 180°C.
- Optimized for 3D Flight: Designed to deliver maximum power-to-weight ratio, making it the perfect choice for extreme 3D flying.
Xnova LIGHTNING 4530 Specifications (with Thick Wire)
- Motor Type: Brushless High-Performance Outrunner
- Recommended for: 690-770mm blade helicopters
- Designed for: Extreme 3D flying
- Voltage Range: Suitable for 10S to 14S setups (depending on KV rating)
Motor Specifications:
- Slots & Poles: 12n10p
- Winding Type: 4+5 YY with 1.5mm thick wire
- RPM/V: 525
Voltage & Current:
Voltage (V) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
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Current (Io) (A) | 1.4 | 2 | 2.8 | 3.5 |
Resistance (Rm) (mΩ) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Physical Dimensions:
- Weight (without connector): 535g
- Body Length (no shaft): 60.5 mm
- Diameter: 55.7 mm
- Shaft Length: 38 mm (main), 27 mm (alternate)
- Shaft Diameter: 6 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm
- Mounting Holes (CTC Distance): 30 mm
- Mounting Screw Size: M4 x 0.7
Performance Data:
Max Effective Current (A) | 34.16 | 57.74 | 83.67 | 108.01 |
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Max Effective Efficiency (%) | 91.80 | 93.07 | 93.31 | 93.52 |
- Kt (Nm/A): 0.0199
- Km (Nm/√W): 0.1816
Power Ratings:
- Max Continuous Power (W): 5600 W
- Peak Continuous Power (W) (5 sec): 11000 W (for 2 seconds)
- Max Continuous Current (A): 150 A
Conclusion:
The Xnova Lightning 4530 series motor is engineered to provide maximum power and efficiency, ensuring an exceptional flight experience. With its advanced cooling system, high-quality components, and precision engineering, this motor is built to withstand the toughest 3D maneuvers while maintaining optimal performance and low temperatures.