XICOY X45 MICRO TURBOPROP - Unboxing, Test Run and Review - By Gaspar

[@thelightersideofrc]

Many have been waiting for this! It was Fun and Scary to fire this outstanding engine up and test it out! It will be going in the Sebart PC-21 Very soon! Thanks for watching!

[@iranausley8150]

Thanks Jonathan, much appreciated.

[@johnd9357]

Wow. I remember when rc turbine engines were new and amazing. They still are amazing, but you get what I’m saying. An RC turboprop is SO cool and will bring another bit of realism to a lot of these models.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Oh I totally get it John! The technology now is so dang cool! makes the hobby more fun!

[@elvinrodriguez438]

That is insanely crazy I just love the power it puts out .for a engine that small I am just in press and all most up against the wall .And the test bench is fantastic be safe with the fans. Bless you're skills

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Elvin! Yea it's a stunning piece of equipment!

[@davidsnyder238]

A ton of things going on during that test run up. Amazing piece of technology! Loved the walk through and overview! Keep them coming!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you David! Yea adding that prop on the front adds lots of extra stuff going on! Thanks for watching!

[@stevemorgan5684]

Wow!!! That will be great to have on the front of the PC, it will fly it with authority Another great review Jonathan! Thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Steve.

[@chinabluewho]

If someone from the 1940's watched this they would think it was some kind sci fi fantasy thing, watching hd color film on a small handheld electronic device of someone ordering a turbo prop engine and having it delivered to thier house, I want to be alive in 80 years to see the advancement in tech.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. No kidding! Mind Blown!

[@elvinrodriguez438]

You're doing great and congratulations on your perfect testing

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@tomling9310]

What a response to full power! Very impressive.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Scary!

[@KidYuma1880]

Very impressive turbo-prop engine. Some amazing technology, thanks for creating this video.

[@thelightersideofrc]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@MrFiXXiT88]

This is the content I long for

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎😊

[@alvgeirsteganehauge6999]

What a test run!!! Very nice! Keep up the good work.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!

[@sinjhguddu4974]

Very exciting. You may use a Raspberry Pi board with a camera to allow you safely read difficult data. Dronebot, Explaining Computers, both on KZbin, have done great work on this topic.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for the tip!

[@lenorejgreed3189]

This is what I'm going to buy for my living room fan

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha. Just make sure to keep fingers away!😂

[@Aero_Rc.]

John ! Just got my very first turbine a Swiwin 60b going to start off with a Foamy . Thanks for the tips !

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! Enjoy 😎

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

Thanks so much for your channel. Love your tests and how scientific they are; I am trying to find a small to mid size turbine to add to an Electric Vehicle to be used as a 'range extender' and assist in charging batteries - especially as it is a KITT from Knight Rider and he used a "turbine" as well! ;) Maybe one day I will get it working.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Richard! I appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@DadsRCHangar]

I really need a turbine something in the Hangar, maybe not even stick it in a plane. Just have some me time with power. Great video 👍🏻

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha. Fun to just play with! Thanks 😊

[@grimthenoble]

I agreed

[@thelightersideofrc]

🙌

[@philippebaudon]

The new "flying bench" by Jonathan. Now, you can fly with Sir Bronson" in space !!! Hi my friend

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha. Totally! 😂😂

[@FirstLast-tx3yj]

@@thelightersideofrc is it possible to have an after burner on such turboprops?? I know turboshaft engines with the propeller in the front and the exhaust in the rear like the thunderscreech But is it possible to add 2 afterburner one on the left and one on the right in this engine

[@charlesharter3068]

It would be cool if somebody would put something like this in a non-aero application (boat, tank(M1!)) obviously some sort of transmission would need to be fabricated. I have zero fab experience/tooling. My curse is a very active imagination. Keep up the good work, fun stuff!

[@thelightersideofrc]

That would be cool! It's always fun to see what people come up with and what can be created! Thanks for checking things out!

[@superskullmaster]

Glad to see the shop videos coming back. Not gonna lie, I don’t really watch the flying videos because they are a dime a dozen.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for the input and I hear you and agree! 😎

[@Streetcarsaturdayshuntsville]

Awesome video This thing is wicked

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!😊

[@swlroboticsinc1855]

Cool test bench with the strain gage.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 😊

[@hoodoofps]

This is epic! So cool man.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!😊

[@iranausley8150]

Would this be a good candidate for the PC-6 120". It looks like it was made for the PC-6. Beautiful engine and the power is quite impressive for its size.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Great option for the pc6! You would want to get the other model for slower prop speed! It’s a powerhouse!

[@auwz66]

Seems very responsive spool up time. Impressed.

[@thelightersideofrc]

It's a great little engine! First flight video out tomorrow!

[@ЛюкСкайвокер-ч8х]

Игорь, только спокойствие!)))

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@12345fowler]

I am considering a CARF SF240 TP Marchetti project. Prop advised to be a Biela 24x13 3 blades. Do you think the Xicoy would be a good fit ? The kit is said to be designed for a SPT5 but I very much like the framework on the Xicoy.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Best thing to do is take a look at the power figures between the various engines. If the X45TP is within the range then it would be a solid choice! I think this specific engine is up to the 11 ish hour range and still working beautifully in Steves PC-21

[@mattharvey8712]

Bravo..............wow .......craftsman clever........cheers

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks.

[@cyclicracer]

Very nice video. You've earned yourself a sub

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Jaden😎

[@lusher00]

Well that was satisfying. Thanks for risking your life for my entertainment. I’ve wanted a turbine to run in my garage for years. Any suggestions on where to find something used or damaged?

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks Ryan. Glad I could help😂. Can find good deals on stuff at RCGroups Board.

[@shaundavis8522]

way better, or much better

[@thelightersideofrc]

🤔😊

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

One, Tether the bench to something, like a car. Two, have a test bench with a wider stance. You could torque that bench over. That’s a 7.5 hp motor! That’s like having a 50cc engine on there.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Agreed! Scary stuff! 😎

[@OGJuggernaut]

You need a harbor freight sand blasting cabinet to use as a test bench for these things. Just change the plexiglass out for lexan.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Good idea!

[@lachlanbird9688]

Nice video report.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 😊

[@davidred7659]

Very cool!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks David.

[@jeronehawkins8268]

Awesome

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@CarterEide]

At those RPM's I will be shocked if the gearbox holds up without some sort of cooling. I am hearing things in the audio that sound like gearbox noise as well, and if that's the case I wouldn't expect many flights out of that part. The rest of the motor seems well built, it starts quickly (you might be going to full temps a little quickly for my taste honestly), and the throttle response is incredible. Overall this seems like a great product that might need a better gearbox.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Keep in mind with these turbo props that the gear box is cooled and lubricated with fuel. On the larger models, the fuel runs through the gear box prior to going in the engine reducing heat. This new generation of Turbo Props have been amazing. This video was from a couple years ago and this exact turbo prop now has over 15 ish hours on it and still working great!

[@shaundavis8522]

great video thank you

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching 😎

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

Showed this to my dad and he’s now trying to figure out building an AC-130J with 6 blade variable pitch propellers… Go figure… forever Air Force.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Of course he is! Sounds like a perfect project!

[@AngryHybridApe]

The neighbor across the street would like to thank you for blowing all the leaves off of his lawn.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😂

[@GMoneyMacFresh]

wow - I want that Snowbirds Tutor! haha

[@thelightersideofrc]

Well….. everything is for sale for the right price!

[@GMoneyMacFresh]

@@thelightersideofrc hahaha 😆 what's the right price

[@thelightersideofrc]

Lol. If you are interested shoot me an email. Price one out and make me an offer!

[@crazzylee]

I would put a variable pitch contra prop setup on it. Antonov An-22 or 70 style

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! Yea we have a 5 blade variable for it.

[@crazzylee]

@@thelightersideofrc Counter-rotating?

[@ahmedsrt8218]

Thank you very much for the Arabic translation

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@ahmedsrt8218]

@@thelightersideofrc Why is the subtitles missing from the video now?😭😭

[@stevejackson3564]

That's scary bad ass

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😂😳

[@williamb.9110]

Just found your channel. Very informative. I've been thinking of dipping my toe into the turbine space for a few years now. I'm in Canada. Do you have any idea where the best place to find one of these X45's?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks William! Where are you located? I generally order right from the factory. There is a U.S. fellow but his orders are generally shipped right from the factory

[@williamb.9110]

@@thelightersideofrc Edmonton AB

[@dorsk84]

KZbin occasionally sends me a gem. This was it. Years ago I saw a kit for turbines, but for boats with twin Z-drives. Is there any way to make this a pusher setup? Or does it have to be that way for packaging or cooling?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Good question. i'm not familiar with the boat side but i'm sure it could be rigged up with something. Cooling is key. depending on the model shaft rpm would be 6000 to 8000 range.

[@michaelrome3527]

Very dumb question, but I’m about to hook one of these to a generator head…. Do I need an RC remote or is there another wired throttle control I can get?

[@thelightersideofrc]

You can also get a throttle channel box. I’ve seen them on Dreamworks website

[@michaelrome3527]

@@thelightersideofrc awesome thank you

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

That would be awesome for a boat.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Heck yea!!!

[@richarddangles8896]

I just installed one of these on my drill!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😂

[@fastony1732]

I think I'll keep my RC cars and my fingers.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha. Respect the prop!!!

[@fazeelkhan5012]

I'm looking for a kit to build for use with this turbine. Did you happen to make any runs with the turbine around the lowest 2kW power setting? I'm curious if I can use it with a 16-10 three blade prop in a Top Flite T34 which has a 80in wingspan (and flies quite well with a 20-25cc engine putting out about 2.0kW). Can't seem to find any other kit with a tricycle landing gear.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hello Fazeel. Unfortunately no. Didn’t do any low power runs. If you do a bit of digging on the web you may be able to find some low power prop combo info. Unfortunately with this engine being so new there is not a lot of info floating around

[@DomenicJaeger]

I have a 4 blade 25x12 propeller on my JetCat SPT 5. I think the 20x12 is definitely too small :D. But it was again a great video.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea it is small to have set to max power. Problem with the Sebart pc21 is ground clearance. The vario 5 blade will be a nice touch for this combo I think.

[@ZXXpilot]

I was wondering if he calculated tip speed on that prop choice. Sounded odd at hi rpm but maybe it was just the echo from being in a garage.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea the camera and mic’s don’t like turbines once they spool up. Never an accurate representation of the actual sound.

[@sed6]

Camo Crocs FTW!

[@thelightersideofrc]

YEA!!!!!😎😊

[@wearemany73]

Just discovered this channel. Looks interesting, I fly drones and fixed wing slope soarers. No engines yet since as a kid they were expensive and smelly and covered in fuel and what-not. 👍🇬🇧 What happened to your left hand?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad you found the channel and thanks for watching! I was born that way. Probably easier as I have never known otherwise!

[@wearemany73]

@@thelightersideofrc I can’t have been the first person to connect (1) powerful turbines and turboprops and missing fingers (1) and come to the conclusion of: “related accident” (3) I appreciate your directness and I love your channel. ❤️👍

[@Damianthelovetour2024]

On throttle what’s the delay from movements to engine throttle settings

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sorry can’t remember what settings were at. The throttle response is quick!

[@motorcyclenut1]

Nice job, I need to get plane I can put that turbine in.

[@thelightersideofrc]

You will be very impressed with this unit!

[@weswright7455]

Hi I am wondering if this engine was the low reduction or high reduction cheers

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hello Wes. It is the higher RPM version.

[@snakes301271]

wow!!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 😊. Love the name!😂

[@ml.2770]

I want that bench bolted to the ground. Sketchy.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Oh! ME TOO! 😳

[@TheSoilandGreen]

Do they have an engine that could be used for boats.

[@thelightersideofrc]

For shaft driven, no.

[@TheSoilandGreen]

@@thelightersideofrc I’m thinking like a jet ski solar raft to tow boats on autopilot in the ocean. Jet ski in the front the 4 solar panels in the back.

[@johnbrowning741]

What would be the results of a turbo prop in a cesna 150

[@thelightersideofrc]

Not sure but any plane is cooler with a turbo prop!!!😎

[@terry6042]

Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, and mean no disrespect, but it just seems that tech savvy people don't seem to use common sense, If they would just stop and think if the wind is in your way of reading your instruments!? Wouldn't it be better to build your engine platform with the wind blast, and engine at a 90 degree angle on your board, for your wind steam prop blast to be out of the instruments readings your trying to see and read!? and if the power of the turbine is so strong, you could back your vehicle up next to the door and chain, or cable it to your car frame to keep it from tipping, or moving, or even putting a cement eyebolt drilled into your cement floor that can be screwed in and taken back out when not in use so people don't trip on the eyebolt, or bolts!? Just some ideas, and food for thought! Very cool engine!

[@thelightersideofrc]

All your suggestions are great! Main reason is i'm too lazy and possibly too busy to spend hours working on that stuff when I just want to get the dang engine in the plane! lol.

[@terry6042]

@@thelightersideofrc I think we are all lazy, and I'm the same way as probable many of us are! All in a hurry to get the work done to enjoy the toy! Again I meant no disrespect as I read the way I said what I said, and it DID SOUND BAD, EVEN TOO ME! for that I apologize for the way it sounded bad! Just thought your hands would be more free to do what you need to do, without having to hold your platform in place with your foot too! and out of the jet, or prop blast to read your instruments. I admit that sometimes when I watch your videos on these engines, I myself fast forward to see the engines run! lol

[@ronaldvankuyk908]

Tell me what do they cost then and can i attach a generator on them ronadam

[@thelightersideofrc]

Check the xicoy website!

[@mitchellmoskaly7626]

Coolest

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎😊

[@rokrjock33]

You could have kept the phone high outside the air from the prop and used the zoom function from above.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@jonasonezekwisi4274]

Cool pls where can I order these from ??? I seriously need it

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks. Check out the Xicoy website

[@iantjasink6966]

could reverse prop help? what is the consumption meant to be? what is the cost?

[@thelightersideofrc]

It’s pretty fuel efficient for the power your getting from it. Best to check the Xicoy website

[@drdoolittle5724]

Brilliant - now we know why testers sit in a streamlined cell with a windscreen and maybe tail feathers and wings!!! lol

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha 😂

[@allieddesigncollc8377]

Hello, is there a US based Xicoy dealer where I can buy one of these?

[@thelightersideofrc]

AeroPanda.

[@allieddesigncollc8377]

@@thelightersideofrc thank you. It seems it’s hit or miss on stock( on the internet searches). Do you know if they are available to ship?

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Jonathan, I saw 30.0 lbs thrust at the 20:15 mark, but don't know the rpm. You and Katie stay safe.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea and that wasn't even close to max RPM. I bumped it up to 225K but for the first hour your supposed to keep it under 200k. It was just slightly over. I think with the right prop and once the Turbine RPM is upped we should easily get upper 30's maybe even hit the 40 mark!

[@NoneNone-gk9wt]

Has the prop been balanced? If not whoo danger will Robinson

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yes.

[@gnxsam]

Who made that test bench?

[@thelightersideofrc]

My friend Joe who does all my 3D printing

[@HelloNotMe9999]

Could this thing run on regular gasoline?

[@thelightersideofrc]

No. Jet A/Kerosene or Diesel.

[@HelloNotMe9999]

@@thelightersideofrc Diesel would work too. Thanks. Wondering how much power you could get out of it as a generator since they are about twice as efficient as any internal combustion engine.

[@maxjohnson1758]

I thought the prop was supposed to cant to the right a couple degrees?

[@thelightersideofrc]

It’s built into the mount in the aircraft

[@rodnob231]

Question : I would like to make an Allison engine for a C130/p3 Orion (constant speed variable pitch) Turbo prop , Is it possible? No side exhaust, Straight exhaust,4 blade variable pitch blade.

[@thelightersideofrc]

I’m sure it’s possible. Anything is possible with enough $$$

[@ajstar5400]

Hlw bro. What is the price this engine?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Check on the Xicoy website.

[@akthethotboi9711]

I Wana put one of those on an ultralight

[@thelightersideofrc]

DO IT!!!!!

[@pietroseven8228]

So sweet mechanical engeneering jewellery!

[@thelightersideofrc]

It really is!

[@HornetFlyer]

Nice but spendy piece of kit. BTW, I always thought it was pronounced like z-eye-coy, but it's actually pronounced zee-coy. Also, the ecu is under the front cover of the turbine. The hand held display is the data hub.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea Spendy but very well made! Thanks for watching!

[@MdSojib-qx3gh]

😱😱🛩️🛩️👍👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@MdSojib-qx3gh]

@@thelightersideofrc 💝💝

[@keithdavis4352]

That is just a hub, the ECU is on the motor and the hub is just a connection point

[@thelightersideofrc]

👍

[@mariacarmenperezmolina7749]

per convence als mes exigents

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@kenbad]

Waiting for the bench to move

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. No Kidding!

[@mattharvey8712]

Hey ......thinkn blast barrier and fire proof leather........safety.......c

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@mgpBLARG]

Considering how cheap these are, for shits and giggles I might need to make my own dual engine turboprop or turbine paramotor.

[@thelightersideofrc]

That would be a cool project!

[@Jkauppa]

wanna try diy simple turbine, if you have a lathe or a cnc mill, tesla turbine centrifugal compressor center-in rim-out jet, want to test that when I get my first engine made

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sounds like a cool project! Always up for testing cool stuff!

[@Jkauppa]

@@thelightersideofrc same for electric sling jet turbine, using aluminium-air batteries, same energy density as gasoline

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@pilotavery]

I used this to turn my fan when it gets hot.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha.

[@pilotavery]

@@user-ix5qy7um6o it's a joke

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Safest place must be in front of the propeller. Any debris will get blown backwards and out to the sides.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. I dont know if there is any safe place. In front and what if prop lets go. Behind hot exhaust! 😄

[@ronaldvankuyk908]

Build a pusher and attach it on your back do some parasailing beautiful ronadam

[@chrisdaniel1339]

Please test this engine with a 5 blade prop as the PC-21 comes with a five blade propeller. I would like to know the actual thrust with a 5 blade prop not for RC planes but for another type of air vehicle. Thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

Engine is currently mounted in the PC21 with a vario 5 blade prop and it's got gobs of power!

[@chrisdaniel1339]

@@thelightersideofrc Do you have actual thrust values with the 5 blade prop?

[@zeusxd157]

arent turbo prop supposed to have variable pitch blade?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Full scale yes. In models probably possible but not easily. We will be using a variable pitch prop on the install on the. PC21 but it will be fixed variable not in flight variable.

[@donaldburkhard7932]

Find small turbo. Size of exhaust then run tubing to modified intake. Turbo prop? Too bad can’t do counter rotating props, increases thrust.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Donald! Always room for cool ideas to come true!

[@chrislemfors6928]

DOSENT MATTER THAT YOU DIDENT GET HER TO FULL, I GOT A TINGEL DOWN MY SPINE WHEN U THROTTLED UP, THE SOUND SHE MAKES WOULD FRIGHTEN SOME ONE THAT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS, AND I THOUGHT U WERE GOING TO BE BLOWEN OF UR FEET, TALK ABOUT POWER! WOW WAT A BUZZZZ😱😲🤯✌💪👍😁****8888****

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea this thing is a power house!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Imagine 4, or even 8 of these- in a Drone?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha. Very cool site to see!

[@anthonytimpson4975]

can i get this in my lawn mower?

[@tonywright8294]

Why ?

[@thelightersideofrc]

🤔 Maybe if your going for the most expensive lawn mower ever!

[@clubaeromodelismograncanaria]

👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@harryburford6629]

let it do full power

[@thelightersideofrc]

We will! After the 60 min break in period

[@jamesmaroon6161]

Hey Sir. I was in the U.S Marine Corps. Got a question. Can you put this engine in a helicopter? I don't know to much about RC engines. Sorry if this is a dumb question. Great video. This is the first time watching your channel.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey James. Not a dumb question at all. Xicoy makes this same configuration for a Heli setup. Instead of the shaft coming straight out it makes a 90 degree bent up. If you look at the box during the first part of the video the Heli engine is pictured there. Thanks for watching 😎

[@jamesmaroon6161]

@@thelightersideofrc Thank you SO much. I will subscribe to your channel.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎🙌

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

@@jamesmaroon6161 hi! For future reference, turboprop is for airplanes, _turboshaft_ is for helos! Same type of engine, just different type of power take off. Hope this was useful!

[@godwinsboom]

225,000 RPM???

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yes!

[@cody42069420]

Are you canadain?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea eh!

[@EnglishTurbines]

I wonder how long it's combustor will last..?..China doesn't do metallurgy...😳🇬🇧

[@thelightersideofrc]

Not sure where all the parts are coming from but the chamber is made from inconel

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@thelightersideofrc Yes, I seem to recall Jetcat claiming similar...They used to eat their combustors too...😳😳😄🇬🇧

[@mdsadek9981]

Brother this jet engine how much?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Check it out on the Xicoy website