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"The Slovenian-based Pipistrel ALPHA Electro is one of the leading
electric planes today, with bragging rights as the world’s first
mass-produced electric aircraft. While NASA may have announced their
X-57 Maxwell, the plane is still undergoing testing for its first
planned flight in 2020. The ALPHA Electro, marketed as a trainer plane
for flight students and recreational flyers, features a 34’6″ wingspan
and low running costs.
The two-person flyer is equipped with a 60 kW electric motor, with a
cruising speed of about 157 km/hr. A 21 kW battery provides the plane
with enough energy for a 55 minute flight, with a half hour reserve, and
takes about an hour to charge back up. An additional perk of flying an
electric plane is the low noise and zero CO2 emissions, which allows the
flights to take place near large cities with exhaust and noise emission
standards."
Good to see how electric planes are progressing!
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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