T-Motor MN501-S KV240 IP45 UAV Motor for Multirotor/VTOL/Fixed Wing, 5.2kg Thrust

Overview

T-Motor MN501-S KV240 IP45 is a multirotor fixed wing UAV motor designed for general UAV applications including multi-rotors, VTOL, and fixed-wing platforms. It is specified with up to 5.2 kg max thrust and an MTBF of about 1000 hours, and uses a bell-cap structure intended to support dust protection and efficient cooling.

Key Features

• Max thrust: 5.2 kg
• MTBF: About 1000 hours
• Protection rating: IP45
• Cooling design: Centrifugal fan design of bell cap actively cools the motor; heat dissipation performs 10% better than ordinary motors (manufacturer statement)
• High-temperature & overload resistance: Special varnished wires of high temperature resistance; high temperature resistant magnets employed for motor heat and overload resistance
• Dust/water/corrosion resistance: Dust-resistant, waterproof, anti-corrosion; anti-rust and anti-corrosion treatment applied to shaft, bearing, wires, silicon steel sheet, magnets and bell (manufacturer statement)
• Foreign object protection: Keeps motor away from > 1 mm foreign objects even when motors are mounted upside down (manufacturer statement)
• Locking method: T shape shaft secured with a circlip and a screw for safety and reliability under high RPM and power without rotor looseness; double security
• Operation system: 6 mm steel shaft and 15 mm big bearing
• Performance optimization: Anti-high temperature curved magnets; motor performance improvement by 5%+ (manufacturer statement)
• Mounting note: When mounting the motor, please make sure the thread inside the motor is <= 5 mm
• Strong power, long service life; impact resistant; stable & reliable; safe (manufacturer statements)

Specifications

Maintenance: Regular lubrication is advised (manufacturer guidance).

What’s Included

• 1x T-MOTOR MN501 motor KV240
• 1x Hardware pack

Applications

• Aerial photography
• Cargo drones
• Tethered platforms
• Mapping and inspection
• Multi-rotors, VTOL, and fixed-wing UAVs

Matching Guide

Recommended prop: T-MOTOR P20*6 Prop.

Suggested ESC options: Flame 60A 12S V2 ESC; ALPHA 40A 6S ESC.

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Manufacturer contact (provided): onlinesales@tmotor.com

Details

The T-Motor MN501-S KV360 motor features an IP45-rated design and is labeled for 5.2+ kg thrust.

T-Motor’s bell cap uses a centrifugal fan design to help actively cool the motor during operation.

Simulated airflow and temperature contours provide a clearer view of heat distribution through the motor cross-section.

T-Motor’s IP45-rated motor design is built for water exposure, dust resistance, and anti-corrosion protection.

The MN501S uses a T-shaft locking method with a screw, washer, and circlip to help keep the rotor securely in place.

The MN501S motor uses a 6mm steel shaft and a 15mm bearing to support stable, durable operation.

T-Motor curved magnets with precise tolerance control and optimized magnet spacing are designed to improve motor performance by 5%+.

Integrated 14–22 inch prop mounting uses two M3×10mm screws with a 20×2.4mm cover and a 6mm×4mm copper adapter.

The foldable 14–18 inch prop mounts to the hub using two M3×10mm screws for a secure fit.

The 20–22 inch foldable prop mounts with two M3x10mm screws and includes a 6mm-to-4mm copper adapter for the hub fit.

T-Motor MN501-S KV360 motors pair with an ALPHA ESC featuring a finned heatsink and pre-wired leads for clean integration.