Pipistrel Panthera

Pipistrel · Slovenia · first flew 2013 · light aircraft

The Pipistrel Panthera is a sleek four-seat composite touring aircraft designed for efficient high-speed cross-country flight, with versions available in piston, hybrid, and full electric configurations. It represents the upper end of Pipistrel's product range.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	8.07 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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High-performance four-seat composite touring aircraft
Single piston or electric engine in streamlined nose
Low-wing with retractable undercarriage

A very clean low-wing four-seater with retractable gear, a streamlined composite fuselage, and a side-by-side front cockpit with rear seats; notably slippery appearance compared to conventional four-seat singles.

Specifications

The Pipistrel Panthera has a length of 8.07 m (26 ft).
It has a wingspan of 10.86 m (36 ft).
Its maximum speed is 350 km/h (217 mph).
Typical crew: 1, up to 4 occupants.

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History

First flying in 2013, the Panthera was developed to extend Pipistrel's expertise in efficient composite aircraft from the light sport sector to the four-seat market. The electric variant received considerable attention as part of the NASA SCEPTOR distributed propulsion research programme.

Variants

Piston (Lycoming IO-390), hybrid, and full electric (Panthera Electro) variants have been developed.

Where you'll see it

Available to private buyers; Pipistrel was acquired by Textron in 2022, and the Panthera's production status has been reviewed.

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