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By Michael James, About.com

Definition: Typically used in RC boats and RC aircraft, an inrunner electric motor is the exact opposite of the outrunner type of electric motor. The coils are on the outside and the magnets are in the center rotating shaft, rotating like a brushed motor, but without the brushes.
Alternate Spellings: in-runner

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