Harnessing Electric Propulsion
Breakthrough
Performance
Performance
Electra’s Ultra Short:
A new category of aircraft
Ferry range
1,100 nm
+ 45 mins reserve
Maximizing routes, compliant with today’s regulations
Capacity
9 Passengers
+ 50 lbs baggage each
Or 3,000 lbs of cargo
Speed
175 KTAS
cruise speed
5x faster than average ground vehicle speed
Takeoff and landing footprint
150 ft ground roll
Comparable to a soccer field
Quiet operation
75 dBA @ 300ft
at takeoff
Comparable to road traffic
Lower fuel burn
-40%
Less than comparable aircraft
On average 100 mile route
Blown-Lift
Enhanced Aerodynamic Performance
By blowing air over the wing and large flaps with an array of electric motors, our Ultra Short aircraft multiplies the amount of lift the wing makes at very slow speeds. With this technique, we can take off and land at speeds as slow as 35 knots, which only takes a few vehicle lengths to achieve. The key is in the accelerated airflow forming a thick jet sheet coming off the trailing edge of the wing, making the wing act virtually larger than it physically is. In climb and cruise, we reduce blowing and retract the flaps for ultra-efficient operations.
Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
All-Electric Power.
Hybrid-Electric Energy.
Our hybrid-electric system uses a turbogenerator for cruising and batteries for takeoff and landing. This keeps the turbogenerator small and efficient, reducing fuel use and maintenance costs. Batteries can charge in flight or on the ground. The system works with sustainable aviation fuels and can eventually use hydrogen for zero-emissions flight.
Fly-By-Wire
Advanced Flight Controls for Precision Operations
Our triplex redundant, fly-by-wire system automatically coordinates actuation of the flight control surfaces and eight electric motors to maintain safe operations throughout the flight. It automatically manages the complexity of operating in the slow-speed flight envelope to ensure repeatable precision landings, addressing past challenges with conventional designs.
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