Posted on 06/04/2020 9:43:01 AM PDT by Red Badger
May 29 (UPI) -- The world's largest all-electric aircraft took off from a Washington state airstrip for its first flight, staying in the air for 28 minutes, the plane's makers said.
The eCaravan plane, a modified Cessna Caravan 208B, was created by a collaboration between engine company magniX and aerospace firm AeroTEC. It took its first flight Thursday in an event that was livestreamed on Facebook.
The companies said the electric plane is more environmentally friendly and costs less to operate than its fossil fuel-powered counterparts.
"As the world's largest all-electric aircraft, this first flight is a significant milestone in disrupting the transportation industry and accelerating the electric aviation revolution," magniX said in announcing the flight, which took off from an airstrip in Moses Lake.
A smaller plane with a magniX electric engine took its first 15-minute flight in December 2019.
Two tons of batteries or two tons of fuel, which will take you further.
“Well, why didnt the author of this article include that useful piece of information? Wasnt he part of your discussion last week?”
I don’t know. Different article.
That’s surprising, because I pegged this as purely a scam designed to defraud investors. I just can’t imagine any other purpose.
But that’s 100 miles before we mount the windmills on the wings to refuel in-flight!
Fuel costs while cruising:
Turbine: $200
Electric: $15
Its just a matter of time before these electric planes are commonplace. But its going to take a while. One thing I noticed: the batteries weigh two tons and take up most of the space in the plane. Gonna require some dramatic improvements in battery technology to make this practical.
https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/06/how-maritime-harbour-air-is-switching-over-to-100-electric-seaplanes/
Uh....no thanks.....
BUT IT’S GREEN ENERGY!!!!...................
The densest and by far the most convenient/safest form of energy storage short of nuclear are the highly branched saturated alkanes. This electric crap is a complete fad.
“You apparently cant invest in these companies.”
Thankfully.
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One thing I noticed: the batteries weigh two tons and take up most of the space in the plane.”
Design basis: Battery is sized based on removed fuel tank size and weight.
“TWO TONS OF BATTERIES AND COOLING EQUIPMENT”
So a good 2500 lbs. more than the gasoline version. I guess that leaves enough capacity for a feather or two.
Interesting. It had to start somewhere. I’m not sold, but interested.
“Actually, the batteries weigh the same as the weight of the jet fuel no longer required.”
Why do you guys have to lie about it?
https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/cessna-208b-grand-caravan
Perhaps you should do your homework instead of reposting uniformed opinions.
I’d prefer a glider.
“Perhaps you should do your homework instead of reposting uniformed opinions.”
I agree, mine was a guess - yours was a lie.
“Why do you guys have to lie about it?”
WTF! No facts on Electric planes.
“I agree, mine was a guess - yours was a lie.”
Nope. If it were a lie you would counter it with facts. You didn’t.
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