VCI HOBBY ARES 2808
| Stator | 2808 |
|---|---|
| KV options | 1350 |
| Weight | 66.0 g |
| Shaft | 5mm |
| Max cells | 6S |
| Configuration | 12S14P |
| Dimensions | Ø34.5x40 mm |
| Winding resistance | 60 mOhm |
| Max thrust | 2502 g |
| Price (approx.) | 20.49 USD |
At 66 g it is 4.4 g heavier than average across the 5 2808-class motors in our database (avg 61.6 g).
Thrust data (VCI HOBBY bench test)
| KV | Prop | Battery | Throttle | Current | RPM | Thrust | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 6S | 30 | 1.47 A | 8663 | 168 g | 4.76 g/W |
| 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 6S | 40 | 3.53 A | 11186 | 369 g | 4.36 g/W |
| 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 6S | 50 | 6.63 A | 13133 | 669 g | 4.2 g/W |
| 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 6S | 60 | 10.71 A | 15143 | 891 g | 3.47 g/W |
| 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 6S | 70 | 16.56 A | 17352 | 1221 g | 3.07 g/W |
| 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 6S | 80 | 24.24 A | 19391 | 1682 g | 2.89 g/W |
| 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 6S | 90 | 34.45 A | 21147 | 2061 g | 2.49 g/W |
| 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 6S | 100 | 44.04 A | 22860 | 2502 g | 2.37 g/W |
Manufacturer bench figures (VCI Hobby bench, 1350 KV at 6S (24 V), 8 throttle points (30-100%) on a GF 7037-3); real-world thrust varies with ESC, battery sag and prop condition.
ARES 2808 vs other 2808 motors on 6S
The same thrust costs different power on different motors. Each line is one maker's own bench series (6S, its own prop), drawn as grams of thrust per watt against thrust, so a higher line makes that thrust for less battery current. Throttle percent is left out on purpose: it means something different on every maker's rig.
| Motor | KV | Prop | Peak thrust | At 1250 g | At 2500 g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCI HOBBY ARES 2808 | 1350 | GF 7037-3 | 2502 g at 1057 W | 409 W (3.06 g/W) | 1056 W (2.37 g/W) | |
| BrotherHobby Avenger 2808 | 1350 | HQ 8X4.5X3 | 2738 g at 1685 W | 402 W (3.11 g/W) | 1446 W (1.73 g/W) | |
| T-Motor V2808 | 1300 | Gemfan GF8040-3 | 3083 g at 1482 W | 379 W (3.3 g/W) | 1019 W (2.45 g/W) | |
| EMAX E3 Series 2808 | 1500 | EMAX AVIA 7040-3 | 2640 g at 1318 W | 368 W (3.4 g/W) | 1176 W (2.13 g/W) | |
| VCI HOBBY 2808 | 1550 | GF 7037-3 | 2650 g at 1274 W | 462 W (2.71 g/W) | 1177 W (2.12 g/W) |
Power at 1250 g and 2500 g is read off each maker's curve, straight-line between its two nearest bench points; 2500 g is the highest thrust every motor here reached. Different props and rigs move these curves as much as the motor does, so compare rows on a similar prop. Peak thrust of every 2808 motor: 2808 motors compared. How to read a bench table: reading motor bench tables.
Thrust-to-weight with this motor
Four VCI HOBBY ARES 2808 motors at 2502 g max thrust each give 10008 g: 2:1, the minimum to fly, up to 5004 g all-up; 4:1 (freestyle) up to 2502 g; 8:1 (racing) up to 1251 g.
RPM & prop speed on this motor
Props in this motor's class
| Prop | Size | Blades | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC 7x4 SF-B4 2-Blade | 7.0x4.0 | 2 | 5.1 g |
| HQProp 7x5.5x2 | 7.0x5.5 | 2 | 6.4 g |
| Gemfan Cinelifter 7035 7x3.5x3 | 7.0x3.5 | 3 | 6.5 g |
| HQProp 7x4.5x2 Durable | 7.0x4.5 | 2 | 6.6 g |
| HQProp MacroQuad 7x4.5 Glass Fiber Nylon CCW | 7.0x4.5 | 2 | 6.8 g |
Where this data comes from
The rows are VCI Hobby's own 'Testing Data' table, published as an image in the Specifications tab of the motor's product page on vcihobby.com. One winding, one prop, eight throttle points, and the Specifications panel's peak current and maximum power - 44.04 A and 1056.96 W - are the 100% row to the digit. Every row reproduces the sheet's two identities (printed Power = 24 V x printed current, printed Efficiency = Thrust / Power). Identity with our retail listing is 1350 KV, the 2808 stator (the panel prints Ø28*L8 mm), 6S and 66 g including cable; the panel's shaft is written M5, which this column holds as 5mm.