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DAN G

Dec 31, 2008, 07:42 AM

what does a 15c burst rate mean on a lipo battery?

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Jamie

Dec 31, 2008, 08:17 AM

It tells you how much power the battery can provide for a few seconds.
If you have a 1000mAh battery, 15c would mean that it can deliver 15000
mA for a short period of time.This page goes into much deeper detail.
http://rclovers.com/whatisCrate.htm

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coopster88

May 18, 2009, 08:16 AM

Can you use a LiPo battery for your airplane starter?