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Originally Posted by kalnaren
A lot of people are using Li-Pos now for R/C Planes... after seeing what happens in a crash with a Li-Po.. I don't think I want to use them. In airsoft I can't see them offering any advantage over standard cells.
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I've been in the R/C hobby for the past 8 years and have watched it grow and advance since then. Li-Po batteries, when compared with NiMH batteries of the same caliber, provide more amperage (power) at a quicker and more consistent rate (not using technical terms), in short they have a much higher discharge rate, major downfall is Li-Po cut-off voltages of course must be pampered (given you don't have a cut-off device).
So I guess this is my point:
Pros-Longer lasting battery (usually)
-Higher discharge rate (more power)
-much lighter in weight
Cons-Cut-Off voltage to worry about
-Can be very expensive up front
-Li-Po is till not 100% stable
-Specific chargers needed
Thats all I can think of for airsoft uses, feel free to edit and add guys.