{"product_id":"dualsky-summit-160xhv-160a-brushless-esc-5s-14s-opto","title":"Dualsky Summit 160XHV 160A Brushless ESC, 5S–14S, OPTO","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.8em; color: #1e293b; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDualsky Summit 160XHV 160A Brushless ESC (5S–14S, OPTO)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDualsky Summit 160XHV\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-voltage 160A brushless electronic speed controller designed for large electric RC aircraft, F3A pattern models, IMAC setups, and giant-scale aerobatic airplanes running powerful 5S–14S LiPo systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBuilt for serious electric aircraft pilots, the Summit 160XHV combines high-current capability, smooth throttle control, integrated anti-spark protection, active braking, energy recovery braking, telemetry support, and USB-C programming in a rugged aluminum case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; padding: 12px; border-left: 5px solid #1e293b; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1e293b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e🚀 Target Applications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF3A pattern airplanes demanding constant speed tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIMAC electric setups and large electric aerobatic aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiant-scale gas-to-electric model conversions — an ideal match for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/dualsky-ga6000-9s-brushless-motor-160kv-6200w-10s-12s-55-60cc-class\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dualsky 6000 Motor\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eDualsky GA6000.9S Outrunner Motor\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-power 10S, 12S, and extreme 14S LiPo power systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fffaf0; border-left: 5px solid #ed8936; padding: 12px; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Important OPTO ESC Operation Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a true optically isolated (OPTO) speed controller and contains \u003cstrong\u003eno built-in BEC\u003c\/strong\u003e. A separate receiver battery pack, PowerBox system, or high-voltage external BEC is strictly required to power your receiver and flight servos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra High-Voltage Threshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous 160A continuous current rating supporting heavy-duty battery structures up to a 14S LiPo envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32-Bit ARM Processing Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-speed internal processor provides fast, accurate motor tracking and a highly connected, smooth throttle response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged CNC Aluminum Armor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in a precision CNC-machined aluminum case featuring an integrated heat-sink cooling design for maximum thermal dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Spark Protection Circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in safeguards actively reduce severe electrical arcing at the connectors during high-voltage battery plug-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Aerobatic Braking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced active drag brake and energy recovery braking systems deliver superior prop speed control on vertical downline maneuvers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard USB-C Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with an integrated, rugged USB-C programming port for simplified setup using the Dualsky Summit XHV desktop software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0fdf4; padding: 12px; border-left: 5px solid #16a34a; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1e293b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e⚙️ Why Choose the Summit 160XHV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThe Summit 160XHV gives serious electric aircraft pilots a strong balance of high-voltage capability, smooth throttle response, braking performance, telemetry, and advanced programming features. It is especially well suited for pilots who want premium ESC performance for pattern, precision aerobatics, IMAC, or giant-scale electric aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor the ultimate 55cc–60cc gas-to-electric conversion package, pair this ESC directly with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/dualsky-ga6000-9s-brushless-motor-160kv-6200w-10s-12s-55-60cc-class\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dualsky Motor\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #16a34a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eDualsky GA6000.9S Brushless Motor\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dualsky-ga6000-9s-brushless-motor-160kv-6200w\" style=\"color: #16a34a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/dualsky-me2da70-cnc-motor-mount-kit-for-ga6000-ga8000-motors\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dualsky Motor Mount Kit\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #16a34a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eDualsky ME2DA70 CNC Motor Mount Kit\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eDualsky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eSummit 160XHV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e42281\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e160A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e5S–14S LiPo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEC Circuit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNone \/ OPTO Isolated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Spark Circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eIntegrated Protection Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eActive Brake with Energy Recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelemetry \/ Processor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eYes \/ 32-bit Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eUSB-C Built-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eDualsky Summit XHV Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L × W × H):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e4.21 × 1.97 × 0.98 in (107 × 50 × 25 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e9.17 oz (260 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Package Includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Dualsky Summit 160XHV 160A Brushless ESC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding: 12px; border: 1px dashed #64748b; background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1em;\"\u003e💡 Modeler’s Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBecause this ESC features a direct USB-C port housed inside its CNC shell, you can adjust parameters easily without using secondary dongle boards. Simply pop off your aircraft access hatch, link a standard USB-C cable to your Windows laptop, and deploy your custom brake or timing configurations. When upgrading a 55cc–70cc airframe originally designed for gasoline, pairing this controller with the high-torque \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/dualsky-ga6000-9s-brushless-motor-160kv-6200w-10s-12s-55-60cc-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #64748b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eDualsky GA6000.9S Motor\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dualsky-ga6000-9s-brushless-motor-160kv-6200w\" style=\"color: #64748b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and the bolt-on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/dualsky-me2da70-cnc-motor-mount-kit-for-ga6000-ga8000-motors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #64748b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eME2DA70 CNC Aluminum Mount Kit\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dualsky-ga6000-me2da70-motor-mount-kit\" style=\"color: #64748b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ensures proper cowl alignment and structural support without custom modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f7ff; padding: 12px; border-left: 5px solid #007ace;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gator-RC Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e We source a complete selection of matching high-quality hardware parts so you can stock your workspace from one reliable point. 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