Supplier for coaxial electric motor

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A user is designing a test fixture requiring a compact coaxial electric motor to drive two counter-rotating fans, aiming for tip speeds of up to 650 fps and a power requirement below 10 hp. Recommendations for suppliers include contacting Maxxon motors, which were previously used by a MIT student for a similar application, and Contra Electric, which may cater to the specific market niche between hobby and general aviation. The discussion highlights the challenge of finding a mechanism for opposing rotations, with most solutions involving gears. Suggestions also include exploring marine salvage yards for components from outboard motors. The conversation emphasizes the need for a creative approach to sourcing the motor.
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I'm designing a test fixture and need a compact coaxial electric motor.

The motor drives two counter rotating fans with tip speeds up to 650 fps (desired), 500 fps (required). The fan diameter has not been selected, but is between 2 to 3 ft. Initial estimates suggest that the total fan power will be below 10 hp. The motor may be water cooled.

I'm looking for recommendations for a supplier for this motor. I see that a MIT student used Maxxon motors for a coaxial drive on a dual prop ducted propeller and I have contacted them.
 
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A quick Google search on 'coaxial motor' turned up a plethora of offers to sell, but scant explanations or drawings of the offerings. Most were RC Hobby style.

I cannot imagine a single mechanism that'd produce opposing rotations, everything I've seen employs gears of some sort. There's even a PF thread on the subject,
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/coaxial-rotors-with-one-motor.909579/ .

This image from that thread shows one mechanical solution.

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I think in your shoes i'd contact these folks and explain your need is bigger than hobby but smaller than general aviation.
https://www.contraelectric.com/innovation/the-system-components
Probably an engineer there will know who serves that market niche.

If this is for a one of a kind test bed, and you have a creative machinist partner on the project,
i'd peruse the marine salvage yards looking for the lower unit from an outboard motor so equipped. Maybe you'd get lucky and find one with a blown powerhead for cheap.

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That'd be a starting point.

Sorry, i don't know of a source. In my day Boston gear was very creative but not for the DIY-Hobbyist budget.

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