The Ballistic 550 High-Torque Brushless Motor - 4.5T (#3514) has a different tuning rotor than the standard 550 motor. The 14mm Tuning Rotor – (#5949) has a larger diameter and improved magnetic material. This makes it perfect for the high-voltage environment of 4X4 short course racing.
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Industry Reviews
RC Car Action:
November 2010
"Are you ready for obscene power and speed? The Ballistic 550 will satisfy your cravings."
"If you believe "fast" is something that will impress your friends and blow your mind, then Novak's Ballistic 550/Havoc Pro SC system takes all that and steps it up 20 notches."
IT'S 550 OR NOTHING!
Novak isn’t a stranger to innovation. It has repeatedly brought original products and technological advancements to the R/C industry, and, to no one’s surprise, Novak is doing it again! The Ballistic 550 Brushless Motors (#3504-#3506) and the Ballistic 550 High-Torque Brushless Motors (#3514), are the first 550-sized motors to break into short course competition and easily outperform traditional 540-sized motors. The Ballistic 550s are so powerful because of their extra long stator and rotor magnet. In fact, the stator and rotor magnet are twice the length of 540-sized motors, giving them twice the torque of an equivalent 540 motor. The more torque, the more speed that is generated! Additionally, these larger-sized motors run cooler and more efficiently than their 540 counterparts. These high-powered machines easily install into OFNA’s® Hyper 10 SC Pro 4x4 Kit™, OFNA’s® Jammin’ SCRT 10 4X4 Kit™, Traxxas’® Slash™ 4X4 Short Course Trucks, Traxxas’® Stampede™ 4X4 VXL Short Course Trucks™ and many other 1/10-scale short course trucks (See the Compatibility Chart below).
BIGGER IS BETTER Not all 550 motors are equivalent in size. With their extra-long stator and rotor magnet, Novak's Ballistic 550s are the longest in the industry, providing more torque and performance for power-hungry 4x4 short course and off-road vehicles. There is no replacement for displacement!
In addition to low-speed driveability and no cogging, the Ballistic 550s are also fitted with rugged 5mm output shafts for maximum resilience and race life. Additionally, the motors are sensor-based for a smooth and controlled power delivery.
BALLISTIC MEANS VERSATILITY
And like the Ballistic name implies, these motors are completely rebuildable and feature interchangeable wound stator construction. There are eight Ballistic 550 Wound Stators (#S6504-#S6513). A simple stator swap allows for easier experimentation at the track and cuts down on racing costs. And like all of Novak’s Ballistic motors, the Ballistic 550s feature a replaceable rotor, front end bell, sensor harness, bearings and other replaceable items.
This is a partial list of vehicles that are compatible with the Ballistic 550 Brushless Motors.
OFNA®
Hyper 10™ 4X4 Short-Course Truck
Jammin’™ 4X4 Short-Course Truck
Traxxas®
Slash 4X4™ Short-Course Truck
Stampede™ Monster Truck
Losi®
Losi™ Ten-SCTE 4WD Truck
Associated®
SC10™ Short-Course Truck
Durango®
DESC410R™ 4x4 Short-Course Truck
Exploded view of a Ballistic 550 Brushless Motor
BALLISTIC 550 BRUSHLESS MOTOR FEATURES
Sensor-based for excellent torque and low-speed driveability
Oversized front bearing for increased load handling and bearing life
Rebuildable design with removable shielded sensor harness, sensor assembly, wound stator, hardware, insulation, bearing cap, bearings and both end bells
Allowed by ROAR for 4WD Short Course racing
Nickel-plated, sintered Neodymium rotor with a 5mm pinion shaft that accepts all existing pinion gears
Adjustable timing
Meets RoHS compliance and includes 120-Day Warranty
Designed, hand wound and dyno tested by Novak in Irvine, Calif., using globally sourced components
Product features and specifications subject to change. Hyper 10 SC Pro™ and Jammin’ SCRT 10 4X4™ are registered trademarks of OFNA®. Slash™ 4X4 Short Course Trucks and Stampede™ VXL 4x4 Short course Trucks are registered trademarks of Traxxas®.