Jump to content

ACS-Itaipu Sora-E

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sora-E
Role Electric Sport
National origin Brazil, Paraguay
Manufacturer Advanced Composites Solutions - Itaipu Binacional joint venture
First flight June 2015

The Sora-E is a two-seat electric powered aircraft. It is a joint venture between ACS Aviation of Brazil and Itaipu Binacional of Paraguay.

Development

[edit]

The Sora-E is a side-by-side two seat low wing tri-cycle gear aircraft of composite construction. A Slovenian electric engine is powered by six lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) batteries.[1][2]

Specifications (Sora-E)

[edit]

Data from AVweb[1]

General characteristics

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 190 km/h (120 mph, 100 kn)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "South America's First Electric Airplane Takes Flight". Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Sora-E". Retrieved 29 June 2015.