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Electric Aircraft Corporation Electra 1

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Electra 1
Type Electric aircraft engine
National origin United States
Manufacturer Electric Aircraft Corporation
Major applications ultralight trikes

The Electric Aircraft Corporation Electra 1 is an American electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Electric Aircraft Corporation of Cliffside Park, New Jersey.[1]

The engine is normally sold in a package that includes "motor, electronic controller, power dial and switch, fuse, connectors, ammeter and shunt, voltmeter, custom machined propeller hub, and digital motor temperature display with probe."[2]

Design and development

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The Electra 1 is a brushed 74 volt design producing 14 kW (19 hp). It has an 85% 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]

Applications

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Specifications (Electra 1)

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Data from Tacke[1]

General characteristics

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. ^ Electric Aircraft Corporation. "Price List". www.electraflyer.com. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
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