model of hybrid electric technology demonstrator aircraft
Electra EL2 Goldfinch
The Electra EL-2 Goldfinch is a technology demonstrator developed by American startup Electra.aero. The EL-2 is a hybrid electric aircraft with distributed propulsion for short takeoff and landing (STOL).
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- Manufacturer
- Electra.Aero
- Country of origin
- United States
- First flight
- 2023-11-11
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 30 kt
- Max speed
- 35 kt
- Range
- 500 nm
- Service ceiling
- 6,500 ft
- Rate of climb
- 150 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 3,100 lb
- Empty weight
- 1,406 lb
- Powerplant
- 1 × turbogenerator
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Number built
- 1
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.