Pipistrel WATTsUP
Pipistrel · Slovenia · first flew 2014 · light aircraft
The Pipistrel WATTsUP is an electric proof-of-concept trainer built in Slovenia by Pipistrel.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × electric, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing two-seat electric trainer
- Siemens electric motor driving a tractor propeller
- Single tractor propeller
It is a high-wing two-seat ultralight with a 50 kW Siemens electric motor and an endurance of 1.5 hours.
Specifications
- The Pipistrel WATTsUP has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 194 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It is based on the Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, itself related to the Pipistrel Sinus and Virus. It first flew on 12 August 2014.
Variants
The proof of concept resulted in the Pipistrel Alpha Electro production aircraft.
Where you'll see it
One was built. It was first shown publicly at the Salon de Blois airshow in France on 30 August 2014.
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