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Global Aviator
The Eviation looks pretty good, at 400nm it becomes a useful aircraft. Not only is it a 9 seater but it’s speed is not bad. One could say finally a Chieftain or 402 replacement.
Battery technology will only improve with time.
It is not if, it’s when this becomes reality.
400 nm translates into about 200 nm useful once you start thinking about alternates and reserves. That's assuming they even get 400 nm.
Yep basically a Chieftain replacement at 2.3 times the weight. I estimate the batteries to weigh over 10,000 lbs.
I find the take off and landing figures ( circa 700 to 800 metres) a tad optimistic for the weight (16,500 lbs) and power (1700 hp) unless they're just quoting ground roll.
Typical cruising altitude stated as 10,000 which tends to indicate it's unpressurised.