Blade Cp Vs Cx

Owning multiple helis is a joy and a task all rolled up into one. In this article I will compare the Blade Cp to the Blade Cx. Let me start by saying both helis are good little birds. There are key differences in these birds, some stand out while others are less obvious. Side by side size is clearly visible with the Cx being much smaller. Next thing to stand out is the twin rotor design of the Cx, with the Cp being closer to a real heli.

Getting under the hood is where these birds stand apart. Rotor heads are very different. The Cp as you can see is a collective pitch and the Cx is fixed pitch. The Cx is a very stable heli and when setup correctly will hover with just a small amount of throttle stick input. This characteristic makes it easy to learn and fly indoors or on very clam windless day outdoors. 

            Blade Cp Rotor Head                                     Blade Cx Rotor Head

Another key difference is in the next set of photos. The Cx is a tail rotor-less heli, instead in uses two main motors running in opposing directions. This is what really gives this heli its stability. The Cp on the other hand is a very capable flyer in stock configuration, add.

Sym. blades and 11.1 Lipo w/ 9 pinion motor and heat sinks, you’ve got a three 3D heli. This will set you back about $75.00 Usd, This is a draw back compared to a Honeybee Cp2. I know some Honeybee owners and have heard that the quality of the that heli is not on par with the Blade Cp, but does come 3D ready.

                      Cx motors                                                       Cp motor

            I have found the Cp to be a fairly tough bird, while the Cx is very prone to rotor head and blade damage. For this reason I keep a full stock of Cx spare part on hand.

 The plus of this is that the parts are fairly inexpensive. I keep at least 3 inner shaft rotor assemblies on hand. Part # EFLH 1212 as well as Part # EFLH 1220 and 1221 upper and lower blade sets. The blades differ only in the ball link size, uppers being larger.

            I have had a few minor crashes with my Cp and even thou at this time have only broken the landing gear and rotor head assembly Part # EFLH 1146 . The most common issue with the Cp is Blades. The stock blade are plastic shrink wrapped and easily get their ends torn up. The Cf blades are around $30.00 Usd, but I think once you get a good handle on hovering the Cp, it’s worth getting a set. If you upgrade to 3D with this heli Cf is clearly the way to go. The stock landing gear is weak and is interchangeable with a Walkera # 4. The after market landing gear is stronger, but a bit heavy. So if you use that gear and training gear, you may find it doesn’t left off to easily. I have found that using aluminum hang wire to replace the stock struts really does a nice job to toughen up the landing gear.

            My view of these two helis is simple, as a first heli they both do the job well. When thinking about which one to buy, I say, if you can swing it, get both. Two helis not in your budget, think about how and where you can fly to make the choice easier. Does space and weather limit you? The Cx works well, due to its size for indoor small area flying. The Cp needs a bit more room so if you have a larger open area indoors and would like to do some outdoor flights the Cp is the better choice.  Learning basics of control is easier with a Cx, but a Cp can grow with you. As your skills grow upgrading the Cp fills your needs. For those who may only be interested in toying around chasing the cat trough the house the Cx will be a blast. Warning, if you have a tough guy kinda cat he’ll quickly learn to ambush your heli! Mind does!