HARDWARE / PRODUCTAdded 9 Sep 2026

Model 820 Rotary Actuator

Moog Space Defense Group
Model 820 Rotary Actuator

The Model 820 is a versatile rotary servo electromechanical actuator offering integral servo electronics and multiple communication interfaces, designed for extreme conditions.

Typed specifications51 values

Discloses 7 of 9 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 2).

Mass
544.31 g
max · Model 82000000-12 · datasheet p.3 544.31 g max · Model 82000000-14
Travel range per axis
45 deg
datasheet p.2 45 deg Electrical Limit, Model 82000000-12  |  45 deg Electrical Limit, Model 82000000-14  |  51.5 deg Mechanical Limit, Model 82000000-12  |  51.5 deg Mechanical Limit, Model 82000000-14  +4
Angular resolution (step)
0.5 deg
Positional Accuracy, Model 82000000-12 · datasheet p.3 0.5 deg Positional Accuracy, Model 82000000-14
Output torque
16 947.75 mN·m
peak stall torque, electronically limited · datasheet p.3 11 863.43 mN·m power point
Supply voltage
28 V
datasheet p.2 21 V min · Model 82000000-12  |  22 V min · Model 82000000-14  |  32 V max · Model 82000000-12  |  32 V max · Model 82000000-14  +2
Data interface
RS-485
4 wire RS-485 full duplex, Model 82000000-12 · datasheet p.3 RS-485 Command Input (Model 82000000-12)  |  other Command Input (Model 82000000-14) R/C PWM  |  RS-485 Model 82000000-12  |  other Model 82000000-14
Operating temperature
-40 °C
min · datasheet p.2 71 °C max  |  -40–71 °C
Export status
ITAR
datasheet p.5 ITAR falls under the jurisdiction of the ITAR
Mechanism type
single-axis rotary actuator
datasheet p.1
Axes
1
datasheet p.1
Motor type
brushless DC (BLDC)
brushless permanent magnet motor · datasheet p.1
Backlash
1 deg
max · with a 7 in-lb reversing torque applied to the output shaft · datasheet p.3
Holding torque (unpowered)
65 mN·m
max · unpowered backdrive torque · datasheet p.3
Drive electronics
integrated
integral servo electronics · datasheet p.1
Survival temperature
-65 °C
min · datasheet p.2 85 °C max  |  -65–85 °C storage
Random vibration
1.5 g RMS
(15 to 2,000 Hz) · datasheet p.2
Quasi-static load
10 g
acceleration · datasheet p.2
Shock qualification
10 g
10 G at 11 milliseconds · datasheet p.2
Slew speed
230 °/s
at 60 in-lbs · datasheet p.2 180 °/s no load @ 28 VDC  |  180 °/s No Load, @ 28 VDC  |  140 °/s power point at 105 in-lbf, Model 82000000-14  |  140 °/s Power Point, 105 in-lbf
Pointing accuracy
0.5 °
positional accuracy · datasheet p.3
Position feedback
other
high accuracy film transducer · datasheet p.2

Each value is typed with its unit and measurement condition and cites the datasheet page it was taken from. Nothing is guessed: a field that is absent here has not been published by the manufacturer. machine-extracted ✓ checked by NewSpace Market ✓ manufacturer confirmed by the manufacturer.

As published by the supplier8 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Operating Temperature
-40° to +71° C
Storage Temperature
-65° to +85° C
Operating Altitude Range
Up to 50,000 ft
Weight
1.2 lb max
No Load Speed @ 28 VDC
180° / sec
Power point
up to 230 deg/sec at 60 in-lbs
Torque output
up to 150 in-lbs
Stroke or displacement
up to ±45 degrees

About

The Model 820 Rotary Servo Actuator is one of Moog’s most versatile actuators, featuring integral servo electronics and multiple communication interfaces. This high-performance rotary servo electromechanical actuator is designed for extreme conditions and utilizes a brushless DC motor as its prime mover. It is used for surface positioning, throttle control, and other utility functions on UAV and aerospace platforms, and has been chosen to support new and existing programs. Key features include its small size and weight, 28 VDC buss power compatibility, power output up to 230 deg/sec at 60 in-lbs, and torque output up to 150 in-lbs. It incorporates a brushless permanent magnet motor design, position and torque limiting, high accuracy film transducer, and position output signal/feedback. The actuator operates with various command inputs, has a low backlash design, and offers stroke or displacement up to ±45 degrees, with Moog evaluating higher angular performance requirements as needed. It also features high efficiency steel gearing. Benefits include a robust structural design, mechanical stops, low weight to power performance, and customizable options. Typical applications include unmanned air vehicles (tactical, MALE, HALE) for flight control surface actuation, optionally piloted vehicles (OPV), utility actuation (throttle control, doors, spoilers), and electric aircraft (eVTOL, eSTOL, air taxis, urban air mobility vehicles) for tilting mechanisms, flight control, and landing gear.

Documentation

Need the full ICD, test reports or a specific revision? Ask the supplier directly.

Source: www.moog.com ↗

The rest of the range from Moog Space Defense Group

All 20 products →