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Futaba S9257
Mini Discontinued

Futaba S9257

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*Spec is estimated from brand data.

Technical Specifications

Last Updated: 2026-09-14
Identity
Brand Futaba
Product Number FUTM0667
Category Hobby
Discontinued Yes
Performance
Torque
4.8V28.00 oz-inBottom 10%
Speed
4.8V0.08 sec/60°Above Average
Physical
Weight 0.92 ozAverage
Dimensions L 1.42 in
W 0.59 in
H 1.14 in
Drivetrain
Motor Type Coreless
Gears Plastic
Gear Spline/Teeth 25 T estimate
Shaft Size 6.0 mm
Rotation/Support Dual Bearings
Control & Signal
Modulation Digital
Neutral Position 1520 µs
Refresh Rate 333 Hz
Control System PWM
Electrical & Environment
Operating Voltage 4.8 V
Water Rating None

Disclaimer: Most data is sourced from the manufacturer. Some data is sourced from our loyal community and with the help of AI. We aim for accuracy but are not responsible for inaccurate information.

Class Comparison

TorqueBottom 10%
Stronger than 10% of 262 Digital Mini servos at 4.8V
SpeedAbove Average
Faster than 88% of 263 Digital Mini servos at 4.8V
WeightAverage
Lighter than 49% of 466 Digital Mini servos

Performance Analysis

Shaft Power 0.65 W
Power Density0.678 W/in³
More power-dense than 5% of 440 Digital Mini servos
Torque Density1.0769 oz-in/g
Stronger than 6% of 258 Digital Mini servos
Torque-to-Volume Ratio29.32 oz-in/in³
Denser torque than 5% of 262 Digital Mini servos
Speed-to-Weight0.48077 (1/sec·g)
Faster than 79% of 259 Digital Mini servos
Speed-Torque Trade-off2.24
Better balanced than 7% of 261 Digital Mini servos

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Reviews (7)

  • johncblacker

    March 31, 2017

    Application(s): trex 500 tail servo

    Comments: Had a lot of slop in the output shaft...after taking apart it seems the piece under the output shaft that rides on the pot shaft was installed upside down...raised part must go down toward the pot! Probably screwed up by previous owner?

  • Raul

    June 22, 2016

    Application(s): Helicopter Tarot 450 + Bell 212 fuselage

    Comments: Very good tail servo. Works fine with Tarot GY-650 gyro (programmed as 1520uS 333Hz servo).
    I'm using it with a Tarot 450 Sport and Bell 212 fuselage.

  • chrispyrr

    November 17, 2015

    Application(s): trex 500 tail servo

    Comments: I just felt like it quickly lost performance then ended up breaking after minor crash replaced the gears and it worked bad after (yes I installed correct)

  • bart2546

    September 7, 2011

    Application(s): Throttle Servo on a Synergy N5c

    Comments: Servo was very weak from the get go. Next thing I know the gears stripped and it was weaker after I replaced them. I should have went with the 9650 from the start. Other people seem to have good luck with the 9257 but I wanted to put my experience out there which was not good.

  • FLYtheBABY

    March 8, 2011

    Application(s): heli tail HK450pro Torque Tube

    Comments: Thanks to Rumblecloud, I tried one as well.

    I have this servo coupled with a HK401b(401clone) gyro on a HK450PRo TT heli, before I had a digital Turnigy DS480 tail (same speed). There is NO comparison. The Futaba is far superior. Did not even change the set up. ROCK SOLID and it is windy.

  • John

    February 12, 2011

    Application(s): Tail rotor servo on a Trex 500 ESP. GY520 gyro.

    Comments: Strong sturdy tail servo. Excellent piros. Runs well in the wind.

  • Rumblecloud

    October 26, 2010

    Application(s): Tail rotor servo, 450 class electric helicopter

    Comments: I have this servo coupled with a Detrum GY48V gyro on one of my helis and a Turnigy DS480 tail servo coupled with the same gyro on another 450 and there is NO comparison. The Futaba is far and away stronger, more precise and reliable. I've gone thru the setup on it once and it is rock solid with no wag whatsoever.

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