Eco Factor: Zero-emission aircraft powered by electric motor.
Modeled by Sonex Aircraft on a standard Waiex kit aircraft, the Waiex N270DC all-electric experimental aircraft has completed its maiden flight in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The airplane is one of the several models of kit-built aircrafts designed and produced by the company and this electric variant was under development for several years.
The N270DC is powered by a 54KW electric brushless DC motor that is fueled by a 14.5KWh lithium polymer battery system. The maiden flight was just a quick hop out of the ground effect down runway 27 and back to the ground in a few seconds, but it was enough for the designers to check the performance of the systems before expanding the flight testing.
The company has now started working on motor v4.0 and motor controller V 12.0 that will be integrated on the N270DC.
Via: Wired
