Yuneec International E430
Yuneec International · China · first flew 2009 · light aircraft
The Yuneec International E430 is a Chinese two-seat electric aircraft designed for commercial production by the electric model aircraft maker Yuneec International.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × electric, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- V-tail
- High-aspect-ratio wing on a composite airframe
- Single electric motor powered by lithium polymer battery packs
A two-seat composite electric aircraft with a V-tail and a long, high-aspect-ratio wing.
Specifications
- The Yuneec International E430 has a length of 6.98 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.8 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The first flight took place near Shanghai on 12 June 2009. The prototype was then shipped to California, registered and given a Certificate of Airworthiness on 18 July 2009, and shown at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July 2009.
Variants
The aircraft was developed as a kit aircraft for the US market, and a light sport aircraft production version was planned. Solar cells to recharge the batteries were under development.
Where you'll see it
The company planned production from late 2010 with customer deliveries in 2011. The battery packs were expected to give two to two and a half hours of endurance.
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