Great sheet, comparing specs! You dont need to be all sensitive with me. I am not married to these cells, just a piece of eguipment… and if there is info out there I always want to know both good and bad. From my point of view one of the advantages with a forum like this.
About p42a´s in general: battery strength and stamina doesnt go hand in hand, you rarely can have both strong amp pushing power and big capacity, 30T vs 40T. But in the p42a´s that seems to be true according to bench tests, it pushes current as the 30T and has more capacity than 40T. Which makes me a bit suspicious, but definitely worth testing in a drive train.
When comparing cells I trust this site. Extensive and trustworthy bench testing on different load settings from fully charged to lvc. Interesting stuff, see discharge graphs on 40T and P42a below.
P42a
https://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Molicel%20INR21700-P42A%204200mAh%20(Gray)%20UK.html
40T
https://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Samsung%20INR21700-40T%204000mAh%20(Cyan)%20UK.html
As seen on the discharge graphs the p42s will deliver more power on all loads tested during the entire discharge cycle of the cell. And at the same time deliver more total energy for all loads tested. Also interesting that it can deliver 30A continuous to lvc without exceeding 45C, meaning you can basically hold it in your hand. If you wish
Measured total capacity p42a vs 40T on 5A discharge are for example, P42a=3924mah, 40T=3779mah. What happens in the comparison after 100 cycles is still to be seen…
Anyway, I really like the Samsung cells 30Q, 35E, 40T. But the bench tests indicates that the p42a basically is a better overall cell, when new… Therefore it will be interesting to try it in a real drivetrain and let’s see.
Finally I agree that to release the full potential of 180 battery amps 12s in the drive train some serious esc’s will be needed. Dont know if the TB DDS can take the power or if I can… And I hope that wont be neccesary to put a grin on my face However I know from experience that torque is addictive!
@rusins 8A charge? I dont know but on the lygte site he states the official spec as below. Standard charge 4.2A, max charge 8.4A. His source I dont know, but if he say I trust. If true, will provide excellent stopping power!
Thanks for the comment, long reply…, Cheers