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500 kgf of thrust - 1500 Nm of torque

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150 kgf of thrust - 150 Nm of torque

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50 kgf of thrust - 30 Nm of torque

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15 kgf of thrust - 8 Nm of torque

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5 kgf of thrust - 2 Nm of torque

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up to 20 m/s / 45 mph

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Propeller testing with a thrust stand and Windshaper

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Measure and visualize aerodynamic flows with probe and sensor system

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For internal combustion engines
60 kgf of thrust - 30 Nm of torque

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Dynamic Balancing

Quick and easy balancing to ISO 21940-11 standards

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Test up to 8 motors and
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Praetorian Aeronautics Tests Powertrain Prototypes

  • April 16, 2026  ·  1 min read
Praetorian Aeronautics Pty. Ltd., headquartered in Hendon, Australia, has been using the Flight Stand 50 thrust stand to test powertrain prototypes. Electrical and electronics engineer James Ward shared some thoughts on his experience with the stand.
Flight Stand 50 motor test bench

"The Flight Stand 50 Pro allowed us to rapidly test and prototype multiple powertrains while providing multitudes of data for analysis in both the mechanical and electrical varieties. This has been the best choice on the market to develop our platform and we are very impressed with the stand's capability."

James Ward
Electrical and Electronics Engineer
Praetorian Aeronautics Pty. Ltd.

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