The Electric Aircraft Corporation Electra 1 is an American electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Electric Aircraft Corporation of Cliffside Park, New Jersey.[1]
| Electra 1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Electric Aircraft Corporation |
| Major applications | ultralight trikes |
The engine is normally sold in a package that includes "motor, electronic controller, power dial and switch, fuse, connectors, ammeter and shunt, voltmeter, custom machined propeller hub, and digital motor temperature display with probe."[2]
Design and development
editThe Electra 1 is a brushed 74 volt design producing 14 kW (19 hp). It has an 85% efficiency. The low working rpm of the engine means that it can turn a propeller at efficient speeds without the need for a reduction drive.[1]
Applications
editSpecifications (Electra 1)
editData from Tacke[1]
General characteristics
- Type: brushed electric aircraft engine
- Dry weight: 12 kg (26.5 lb)
Components
- Reduction gear: none
Performance
- Power output: 14 kW (19 hp)
- Voltage: 74V nominal
- Best efficiency: 85%
- Power-to-weight ratio: 1.2 kW/kg
See also
editRelated lists
References
edit- ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 262–263. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Electric Aircraft Corporation. "Price List". www.electraflyer.com. Retrieved 29 April 2018.