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Electravia GMPE 102

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GMPE 102
Type Electric aircraft engine
National origin France
Manufacturer Electravia

The Electravia GMPE 102 is a French electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Electravia of Vaumeilh.[1]

By April 2018 the engine was no longer advertised on the company website and seems to be out of production.[2]

Design and development

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The GMPE 102 is a brushed 74 volt design producing 19 kW (25 hp), with a disk collector. It has a 93% efficiency. The low working rpm of the engine means that it can turn a propeller at efficient speeds without the need for a reduction drive.[1]

Specifications (GMPE 102)

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Data from Tacke[1]

General characteristics

  • Type: brushed electric aircraft engine
  • Length: 182 mm (7.2 in)
  • Diameter: 206 mm (8.1 in)
  • Dry weight: 13.3 kg (29.3 lb)

Components

Performance

See also

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Related lists

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 262–263. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ Electravia. "Electravia/E-Props". www.e-props.fr. Retrieved 29 April 2018.