Gemfan Vortex 8x6 Glass Fiber Nylon Electric Propeller (2 pcs)

The Gemfan Vortex 8x6 is a two-blade electric propeller for mid-size fixed-wing models, trainers and FPV wings on brushless motors. It comes in packs of two in the rotation you select.

Key features

• Moderate 6 in pitch on an 8 in disc balances climb thrust against cruising speed
• Glass-fibre reinforced nylon keeps weight low while adding strength and flexibility
• Optimised blade profile and precise balancing for efficient thrust with low vibration
• 6.35 mm bore with six adapter rings (3, 3.17, 4, 5, 6 and 8 mm) to suit most shafts and prop adapters
• Available as CCW (8x6E, standard rotation) or CW (8x6R, reverse rotation)

Specifications

• Diameter: 8 in (203 mm)
• Pitch: 6 in
• Blades: 2
• Hub diameter: 19 mm
• Hub thickness: 9.8 mm
• Centre bore: 6.35 mm (1/4 in)
• Weight: 20.2 g
• Colour: Dark grey

Choosing rotation: CCW (E) is the standard prop for a conventional nose-mounted tractor motor. CW (R) turns the opposite way, for a pusher mount or the second motor of a twin, where opposite rotation cancels torque. For a twin, order one pack of each.