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Lompma · 12-19-2010, 07:08 PM

Not much price diff between the 2 but batteries seem to be cheaper for 500. Leaning towards the 550e. Any opinions.

Wolfpackin · 12-19-2010, 07:12 PM

Definately the 550E, it dwarfs the 500.
And you can get good 6S 5000mAh batteries from HobbyKing between $55-$75.

I use the Zippy Flightmax 25C ($55 +shp) and 30C ($65 +shp).

Crash costs might also be a concern but well worth it IMO, and I'm pretty cheap.

AzHeliCrasher · 12-19-2010, 07:40 PM

The 550 and 700 are my favorite. I would choose the 550 over the 500.

suomynon · 12-19-2010, 07:42 PM

I'm still sport flying (just started in July with a 450 then a 500 3G in Oct), but I'm hooked on the hobby and thinking about a 550 3G soon.

Is a full-sized soccer field enough space for a 550? (Trees on three sides...)

If I already have a 500, does a 550 sport fly enough better to make it worth adding to my fleet? How about 3D?

Blades345 · 12-19-2010, 09:04 PM

Go with the 550 over the 500,, better power and much bigger. The 550 will fly way better than the 500 will

jauguston · 12-19-2010, 10:24 PM

I have a 450 and a 500 and am now assembling a 550e. The 550 is definitely bigger than the 500 but the 500 is one sweet flying heli.

Jim

FlyNHelis · 12-19-2010, 10:34 PM

If money is not an object. Between the 500 or 550. I would have to go with the 550 kit. For the simple fact that, you can buy 500 size batteries and use it for the 550. Now the 550 kit can use upto 5000mah lipos as well. Meaning more flight times, also not to mention the stability as well. Just my thought.

aralan · 12-19-2010, 10:42 PM

The 550 is much closer in size to the 600, it's quite a bit bigger than the 500.

500 = 425mm blades
550 = 520mm or 550mm blades
600 = 600mm blades

kidphc · 12-20-2010, 08:31 AM

Only an 1-2" difference in length between a 550 and 600.

rctazz · 12-20-2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidphc

Only an 1-2" difference in length between a 550 and 600.

The 600 is 4.7 inches longer than the 550E

The 550 is 8 inches longer than the 500. Side by side and in the air, the difference is huge between the 500 and the 550.

jauguston · 12-20-2010, 09:43 AM

If you plan on using 500 batteries in a 550 you better plan on using two. It will never balance with one 500 battery.

Jim

kidphc · 12-20-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rctazz

The 600 is 4.7 inches longer than the 550E

The 550 is 8 inches longer than the 500. Side by side and in the air, the difference is huge between the 500 and the 550.

Sorry, you are correct. I was thinking about a 550e and stretched 550e.

Picture from RC groups comparing the sizes.

darinr80 · 12-21-2010, 03:59 AM

550E. Done.

ziper_it · 12-21-2010, 07:25 AM

Great choice!

F

12-19-2010, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lompma Registered Users Join Date: May 2010	Trex550e vs. Trex500 Not much price diff between the 2 but batteries seem to be cheaper for 500. Leaning towards the 550e. Any opinions.

12-19-2010, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wolfpackin HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007	Definately the 550E, it dwarfs the 500. And you can get good 6S 5000mAh batteries from HobbyKing between $55-$75. I use the Zippy Flightmax 25C ($55 +shp) and 30C ($65 +shp). Crash costs might also be a concern but well worth it IMO, and I'm pretty cheap. __________________ Jonathan Livingston Helicopter Blade 400: E-flite 420H/35X ESC, AR6100e, HS65HB x 3, G401B/DS290G. (Ret.) CopterX 450AE V2: 430XL/35X ESC, AR6100, HS65HB x 3, LTG2100T/HSG-5084MG. T-Rex 550E V1 Classic Flybar: 600MX/BL70G, AR6200, DS610 x 3, Quark/DS650, 16t/520mm blades.

12-19-2010, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
AzHeliCrasher Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX	The 550 and 700 are my favorite. I would choose the 550 over the 500. __________________ *ZFG Youtube

12-19-2010, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
suomynon Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010	I'm still sport flying (just started in July with a 450 then a 500 3G in Oct), but I'm hooked on the hobby and thinking about a 550 3G soon. Is a full-sized soccer field enough space for a 550? (Trees on three sides...) If I already have a 500, does a 550 sport fly enough better to make it worth adding to my fleet? How about 3D? __________________ Compass Atom 7HV. Align T-Rex 550.

12-19-2010, 09:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blades345 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Go with the 550 over the 500,, better power and much bigger. The 550 will fly way better than the 500 will __________________ When you don't feel like soaring through the wind with a plane,, BEAT IT INTO SUBMISSION WITH A HELI! XL 700 Specter V2. Xera 500kv motor, Tesla cyclic servos, Tesla tail, HW 200amp ESC, Ikon 2 FBL. XL Protos 380, Torq servos, HW esc, Egodrift motor, Ikon 2

12-19-2010, 10:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
jauguston Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010	I have a 450 and a 500 and am now assembling a 550e. The 550 is definitely bigger than the 500 but the 500 is one sweet flying heli. Jim

12-19-2010, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
FlyNHelis Join Date: Sep 2010	If money is not an object. Between the 500 or 550. I would have to go with the 550 kit. For the simple fact that, you can buy 500 size batteries and use it for the 550. Now the 550 kit can use upto 5000mah lipos as well. Meaning more flight times, also not to mention the stability as well. Just my thought.

12-19-2010, 10:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
aralan Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010	The 550 is much closer in size to the 600, it's quite a bit bigger than the 500. 500 = 425mm blades 550 = 520mm or 550mm blades 600 = 600mm blades __________________ A Main Hobbies

12-20-2010, 08:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
kidphc Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2007	Only an 1-2" difference in length between a 550 and 600. __________________ MSR,McpX 250SE, 450SE (pro now) V2 3g,12s Trex 550e Sold: Trex 500 3g, 600n

12-20-2010, 09:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
jauguston Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010	If you plan on using 500 batteries in a 550 you better plan on using two. It will never balance with one 500 battery. Jim

12-21-2010, 03:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
darinr80 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010	550E. Done. __________________ Align Trex 550E BeastX FBL - RCE-BL70G ESC, 600M Motor, DS610, DS620 Align Trex 450 Pro AR7200BX FBL - Castle ICE Lite 50 ESC, KDE motor (3500KV), DS410M (Metal Gear), DS520 Eflite Blade mCP X - C05M 11,000kV brushless motor & XP-7A ESC.

12-21-2010, 07:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
ziper_it Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	Great choice! F

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