Surpass Hobby USA
Surpass Hobby USA 40mm Motor Cooling Fan 16000RPM ESC Fan RC Cooling Fan
Bottom line: The 40mm Motor Cooling Fan 16000RPM ESC Fan RC Cooling Fan: 16,000 RPM airflow aimed straight at brushless motor cans; main trade-off: sized for 55-58mm motors, not smaller 1/10 cans.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 16,000 RPM airflow aimed straight at brushless motor cans
- ✓ CNC-machined anodized aluminum body, not molded plastic
- ✓ Standard 40x40x10mm frame fits 32mm-hole ESC brackets
- ✓ JST plug pulls power straight off the receiver
Cons
- ✗ Sized for 55-58mm motors, not smaller 1/10 cans
- ✗ 40mm fans at 16,000 RPM run audibly loud
- ✗ JST polarity is fixed, so reversed wiring just won't spin
- ✗ Gold Black listing conflicts with the orange-pattern feature copy
Manufacturer description
Small size and lightweight, convenient for you to install and remove.2. Perfect heat dissipation effect which can effectively prevent the motor from overheating.3. With high quality material and exquisite workmanship, this cooling fan is durable for long term use.4. The cooling fan can power up from the receiver, very easy to use.5. 18g / 0.53ozVoltage: 5-8.45VInput Current: 1.5AMax. RPM: 16000Cable Length: Approx. 18cm / 7.09inchNote:1.The wiring has positive and negative levels, and the wrong connection will not work.2.Please allow slight deviation for the color and measurement. Thanks for…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 40mm Motor Cooling Fan 16000RPM ESC Fan RC Cooling Fan using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. Surpass Hobby USA's retro cpu coolers & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpu coolers & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- 【Wide Applications】The speed can up to 16000 rpm.Specially designed for RC electric vehicles. Suitable for 1/10 scale, 1/8 scale remote control car.It is a good choice for RC fans.
- 【Good Heat Dissipation】Size: 40x 40x 10mm,the speed can reach up to 16000 RPM, excellent heat dissipation effect to protect the motor.
- 【Premium Material】The motor cooling fan is made of high quality material aluminum, CNC machined for precision, Anodized, for lightweight and durable performance ,workmanship exquisite.
- 【Easy to Install】For JST connector is convenient, easy to install and use, and the wiring has positive and negative poles, and the wrong connection will not work.
- 【Cool Model Design】Heatsink is black body with cool orange patterns and lines, simple and cool. Esc cooling fan compatible with all brackets with 32mm mounting holes.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Surpass Hobby USA |
|---|---|
| Model | 1 |
| Voltage | 8.45 Volts |
| Wattage | 12.68 watts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 40x 40x 10mm |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Noise Level | 50 Decibels |
| Part Number | 1 |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | forced air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | RC Vehicles |
| Included Components | no |
| Power Connector Type | 3-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 16000 RPM |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.57"L x 1.57"W x 0.39"H |
| 【Good Heat Dissipation】Size | 40x 40x 10mm,the speed can reach up to 16000 RPM, excellent heat dissipation effect to protect the motor. |
| Full listing title | 40mm Motor Cooling Fan 16000RPM ESC Fan RC Cooling Fan for 1/5 1/6 RC Truck Car 40mm Diameter Motor (Gold Black) |
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