Overview
The Surpass Hobby F5055 brushless motor is designed for fixed wing aircraft and VTOL drone tail propulsion setups, offering stable output, efficient cooling, and a detachable structure for easier cleaning and maintenance. Two KV options are available: 250KV and 550KV.
Key Features
- Detachable design for easier cleaning and maintenance
- Air inlet and ventilated housing structure to improve heat dissipation
- High-temperature copper winding wire rated to 220cC
- High-quality bearings for smooth, wear-resistant operation
For help choosing between the 250KV and 550KV versions for a specific propeller/voltage setup, contact [email protected] or visit https://rcdrone.top/.
Specifications
Basic Data
| Brand | Surpass Hobby |
| Model | F5055 |
| KV options | 250KV / 550KV |
| Rotor poles | 14 |
| Motor size (mm) | 050 x 98.6 |
| Stator size (mm) | 040.2 x 25 |
| Weight | 375 g |
| Recommended propeller | APC1508E-2 |
| Mounting holes | 4 x M4 |
| Bolt circle | Ø30 |
| Shaft thread | M8 x 1 (CW) |
| Motor diameter (drawing) | Ø50 |
Electrical (by KV option)
| Item | F5055 250KV | F5055 550KV |
|---|---|---|
| Max watts (W) | 1550 | 2000 |
| Voltage range (V) | 42 | 22 |
| Max current (A) | 37 | 91 |
| No-load current (A) | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| Resistance (Ω) | 0.062 | 0.017 |
Thrust Test (APC1508E-2, 100% throttle)
| Item | Volts (V) | Amps (A) | Watts (W) | Thrust (g) | Efficiency (g/W) | Operating temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F5055 250KV | 33.52 | 23.31 | 781.4 | 3896 | 5.0 | 29 |
| F5055 550KV | 22.53 | 99.48 | 2241.3 | 6419 | 2.9 | 33.2 |
Note: The temperature value is the internal motor temperature measured for 2 minutes at 100% throttle, for reference only.
Applications
- Fixed wing aircraft brushless motor setups
- VTOL drone tail propulsion / tail thrust configurations
Details

Built for fixed-wing aircraft and VTOL tail propulsion, the F5055 delivers stable output in a compact 50mm class motor.

A detachable structure makes maintenance simple while the vented housing helps move heat away during high-load runs.


Pairing options like a 15×8 prop highlight the motor’s torque and efficiency for aircraft propulsion setups.

High-temperature copper windings (rated to 220°C) support reliable performance when sustained power is needed.

Dimensions, mounting pattern, and test data are provided to help match the 250KV or 550KV version to your voltage and prop.
