Let's Peek into The World First Eletric Aircraft! [PICS & VIDS]
The World's First Electric Aircraft
Electric powered Aircraft from Sonex can fly and was taken to flight test recently. To prove their aircraft is safe, Chairman of Sonex and E-Flight captain John Monnett fly together for the maiden flight of the electric powered aircraft.
Everything went well, and both have proved that electric powered aircrafts are real and they are safe. Now in the mind of Sonex group is how to find a way to extend the duration of the flight, because if they don't do so, the batteries can run out and the plane fell. However the development of the aircraft will continue till they reach their goal that is extending duration of the flight. Afterward the aircraft will be available for purchase.
SONEX Aircraft
SONEX is a basic and economical all metal two wings monoplane. It is designed to meet the needs of European and domestic sports market. Aircraft is merged from various light weight contemporary engines of 80 to 120 hp, (heavy machine less than 200 lbs.) And is suitable for the U.S. Sport Pilot / LSA. The three recommended powerplants including Volkswagen 2180cc, Jabiru 2200, and 3300 Jabiru. Performance is achieved through a clean aerodynamic shape and simple, lightweight construction. Sonex Aircraft is equipped with a tailwheel or tricycle landing gear along with the central or double sticks.Length:8' 1"
Wing Span:22'
Wing Area:98.0 sq. ft.
Tail Configuration:Conventional
Tail Height (Std Gear):56"
Tail Height (Tri-Gear):74"
Tail Width--with tail tips:92"
Main Gear Width: 71" (with wheel pants)
Air Foil:64-415
Primary Structure: 6061 aluminum
Cockpit Width:40 in.
Fuel Capacity:16 US Gal.
Stall Speed (full flaps): 40 mph [64 km/h]
Stall Speed (clean): 46 mph [74 km/h]
Max Flap Extended Speed (Vfe): 100 mph [161 km/h]
Maneuvering Speed: 125 mph [201 km/h]
Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 197 mph [317 km/h]
Okay enough of reading for you, Now let's see the photos of these electrical aircrafts.
Amazing isn't it? However the frequently asked question is
What if the battery runs out at the sky?
Answer:
Any aircraft that uses the energy there must be a fuel gauge, just as the aircraft that use fuel, this aircraft works the same way with other ordinary aircraft. On this plane there are also electrical power meter, so there may not suddenly fall. The eletricty power meter pointer estimates the sufficiency of electricity, so whenever the plane could not fly further anymore because the power is not sufficient, the electrical power meter will tell. So don't be afraid that the battery will runs out at the sky when you are on this aircraft.
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