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Old 16th May 2016, 23:54
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mickjoebill
 
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I don't disagree with comments about the aerodynamic puzzle.
Hard to see how it can be controlled with the forward canards retracted.
The things that looks like wings may not need to produce much lift if motors are tilted down?

They claim 325kw/435 horsepower and endurance at cruise of approx 1hr 25min. Empty weight of 400kg.
Is this achievable if applying the specs of Tesla batteries of 5kilos per 1kWh? The Tesla modules themselves in an 85 kWh Model S are about 900 lbs. The other ~300 lbs is everything else for the pack.


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