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Century Helicopter Products Swift Carbon 550 Electric R/C Helicopter Kit Instruction Manual
The Swift Carbon 550 is an electric R/C helicopter kit from Century Helicopter Products. The manual covers mechanical and electronic specifications, required items and accessories, safety checks, battery warnings, and assembly instructions.
It states a weight of 1.54 kg configured with brushless motor and servos, main rotor blades of 520-550 mm, a 96-tooth main gear, a 9-15 tooth pinion, and a head speed of 1600-2100 RPM. Electronic specs include a 50-80 amp speed control, a 900-1250 kv motor, and 4S-6S Li-Po or 12-cell NiMH/NiCd batteries.
Century Helicopter Products Swift Carbon 550 specifications
| Main Rotor Blades | 520-550 mm |
|---|---|
| Tail Rotor Blades | 75-85 mm |
| Length | 105 cm |
| Height | 34.4 cm |
| Weight | 1.54 kg (configured with brushless motor and servos) |
| Speed Control | 50-80 A |
| Motor | 900-1250 kv (based on battery) |
| Battery | 4S-6S Li-Po or 12-cell NiMH or NiCd |
| Main Gear | 96 tooth |
| Pinion | 9-15 tooth |
| Head Speed | 1600-2100 RPM |
Source: Century Helicopter Products Swift Carbon 550 Electric R/C Helicopter Kit Instruction Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What radio system is required?
A 6-channel helicopter radio or better with 120-degree eCCPM mixing is required.
From: Century Helicopter Products Swift Carbon 550 Electric R/C Helicopter Kit Instruction Manual
What battery types are specified?
The specified battery is 4S-6S Li-Po or a 12-cell NiMH or NiCd pack.
From: Century Helicopter Products Swift Carbon 550 Electric R/C Helicopter Kit Instruction Manual
What radio system is recommended for the Swift Carbon 550?
A high quality computer radio system with 120 degree eCCPM mixing and at least 6 channels is recommended.
From: Century Helicopter Products Swift Carbon 550 Electric R/C Helicopter Instruction Manual
What type of thread lock compound is required for metal to metal screw assemblies?
Blue thread lock compound is required for all metal to metal screw assemblies.
From: Century Helicopter Products Swift Carbon 550 Electric R/C Helicopter Instruction Manual