Electric Aircraft

     

   German firm PC-Aero introduced the first production all-electric aircraft Electra One. It belongs to the class of ultra-light vehicles and incorporates a number of technical innovations:

• modern composite glass-/carbon-structure 
• advanced aerodynamic design 
• best propeller efficiency (90%) 
• light lithium-ion batteries 
• highly efficient electric drive 
• 13,5 kW- (continuous) brushless electric engine

 This one-seater is capable of:

• more than three hours flight time 
• over 400 km range 
• cruise at 160 km/h
• zero CO2-emission (using a Solar Hangar  for charging)
• very low noise level (under 50 dB) (propeller speed for cruising at 1400 RPM) 
• operating costs below 35 €/hour and 0,2 €/km

 

Specifications:

MTOW              300 kg Empty weight      100 kg Payload              100 kg Wing span            8.6 m Wing surface        6.4 m2 Aspect ratio         11.65 Best glide ratio      25