Watch The First All-Electric Commuter Airplane Hit The Skies
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https://www.futureflight.aero/aircraft-program/alice
PERFORMANCE Passenger Capacity 9 Range 650 mi Cruise Speed 276 mph Powerplant Type Propeller Power Source ElectricIt has a 900-kWh battery pack powering electric motors that drive three variable-pitch propellers---one installed in the tail of the aircraft, and one on each side of the wing. The combined power of the three electric motors is 260 kW. Full charge time for the batteries is projected at 70 minutes, or 30 minutes to provide enough power for a 60-minute flight.
First flight a couple days ago: https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/eviation-alice-completes-first-flight/
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