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Old 26th May 2011, 20:21
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Did you actually see the specs for electric Panthera?

215 NM range, 200kg useful payload, 118 kts cruise. Many non-certified (the certified version is planned for later, though I doubt EASA will certify electric aircraft in CS-23) two-seat Rotax-powered aircraft offer much greater performance and the fuel flow and subsequent price isn't as eye-watering as it will be Panthera's price (I believe Pipistrel representatitve quoted some 250 k€ for non-certified version at this year's Aero).

On the other side, I believe the IO390-powered version could be a success, comparing it to DA40/50/SR20 due to much more sleek aerodynamics (retractable gear helps), the payload with full fuel is actually quite large (345 kg) and if they'll certifiy for FIKI, it could become a solid IFR-touring platform. But only time will show
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