Falcon 12x8 Wood Electric Propeller – High-Speed Electric RC Prop
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Falcon 12x8 Wood Electric Propeller
The Falcon 12x8 Wood Electric Propeller is designed for electric RC airplanes requiring a lightweight propeller with strong forward-speed potential and responsive throttle characteristics. Its 12-inch diameter and 8-inch pitch make it a suitable option for sport airplanes, aerobatic models, and other electric aircraft designed to operate with a higher-pitch propeller.
Made from beechwood, this two-blade electric propeller combines low rotating mass with a carefully finished aerodynamic profile. Each Falcon wood propeller is individually inspected and factory balanced, although a final balance check should always be completed before installation.
📏 Falcon 12-Inch Electric Propeller Pitch Guide
Propeller pitch influences acceleration, forward-speed potential, and motor load. Lower-pitch propellers generally favor lower-speed pull and acceleration, while higher-pitch options can provide more forward-speed potential when matched to an appropriate power system.
| Propeller Size | General Application | General Tendency |
|---|---|---|
| 12x5 | Sport and lighter electric aircraft | Lower pitch with an emphasis on acceleration |
| 12x6 | General sport and aerobatic flying | Balance of acceleration and forward speed |
| 12x8 (This Model) | Faster sport and performance-oriented setups | Greater forward-speed potential with increased motor load |
✅ Good Applications:
- Electric sport airplanes
- Aerobatic RC aircraft
- Pattern-style electric models
- Aircraft requiring greater forward-speed potential
- Balsa and composite electric airplanes
⚡ 12x8 Electric Flight Characteristics
The 8-inch pitch gives this propeller greater theoretical pitch-speed potential than Falcon’s lower-pitch 12-inch options. Actual performance will depend on motor KV, battery voltage, aircraft design, operating RPM, and overall system setup.
- 12-inch diameter and 8-inch pitch
- Lightweight beechwood construction
- Two-blade electric-aircraft design
- Individually inspected and factory balanced
- Low rotating mass for responsive power changes
- Finished natural-wood appearance
- Designed specifically for electric RC airplanes
⚖️ Why Choose the Falcon 12x8?
The Falcon 12x8 is a good candidate for pilots who need more pitch than a 12x5 or 12x6 while retaining the lightweight characteristics of a wood propeller. It should be selected according to the aircraft and power-system manufacturer’s recommendations rather than diameter alone.
- Higher-pitch option within Falcon’s 12-inch electric range
- Suitable for compatible sport and aerobatic setups
- Lightweight construction helps limit rotating mass
- Responsive feel across changing throttle settings
- Factory-balanced construction with final user inspection recommended
View Technical Specifications
| Brand: | Falcon |
| SKU: | WPE1208 |
| Size: | 12x8 |
| Diameter: | 12 inches |
| Pitch: | 8 inches |
| Center Hole: | 6 mm |
| Material: | Beechwood |
| Blade Count: | 2 |
| Application: | Electric RC airplanes |
Package Includes
- 1 x Falcon 12x8 Wood Electric Propeller
💡 Modeler’s Tip
Inspect the propeller for damage and verify its balance before every installation. After changing from a lower-pitch propeller, measure current draw at full throttle and confirm that the motor, ESC, and battery remain within their rated limits.
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