First Flight of a Purely Electric Aerobatic Aircraft

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Erfolgreicher Jungfernflug: Erstmals fliegt ein Flugzeug der Zertifizierungs-Kategorie CS23 mit Permit-to-Fly rein-elektrisch. Der Siemens-Motor hat eine Leistung von 260 Kilowatt und ein Gewicht von nur 50 Kilogramm – damit verfügt er über ein Rekord-Leistungsgewicht. For the first time ever, a plane in the certification category CS23 flies with Permit-to-Fly purely electric. The plane is powered by a 260 kilowatt Siemens motor that weighs a mere 50 kilogramm – a record-setting power-to-weight ratio.

Posted By: Marcel van Leeuwen July 14, 2016

On Monday 4 July, EASA approved the Flight Condition for the first ever flight of a purely electric aerobatic aircraft which took place 100 km north of Cologne, Germany. This may prove to be a historical event for aviation! The EXTRA EA-300LE PEP aircraft has a 235 kW (315HP) electric engine and flies at a maximum speed of 400 km/hour. This silent and fast plane has been developed by Siemens and Extra.

Technical Data of the EXTRA EA-300LE PEP

  • Electrical power 260 kW
  • Max. rotation 2.500 rpm
  • Torque 1.000 Nm
  • Intermediate circuit voltage 580 V
  • Max. Coolant inlet temperature 90 °C
  • Total weight incl. propeller bearings 50 kg
  • Motor efficienty 95 %

Technical data Extra 330LE

  • Wingspan 8 m
  • Length 7,5 m
  • Hight 2,6 m
  • Wing surface 10,7 Quadratmeter
  • Weight ca. 1.000 kg

 

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