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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 vs Daher EcoPulse
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2
Daher EcoPulse |
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Manufacturer
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Bye Aerospace
Daher (in collaboration with Airbus & Safran) |
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Announced
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May 2016
2019 |
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launched
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April 10 2018
November 29, 2023 |
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Base Price
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489000
4950000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Two-seat all-electric training aircraft
Hybrid-electric distributed-propulsion demonstrator (based on Daher TBM platform) |
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Length
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10.7 m (based on TBM 900) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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11.58 m (38.0 ft)
12.8 m |
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Height
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4.4 m |
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Empty Weight
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662 kg (1,460 lb)
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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862 kg (1,900 lb)
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Passenger Capacity
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2 (pilot + trainee)
4–6 |
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Cargo Capacity
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Small baggage area
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle
Retractable tricycle gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
High-voltage Lithium-ion (800 V DC system) |
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Battery Capacity
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92 kWh
350 kW |
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Battery Brand
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EP Systems
Airbus |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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Hybrid system (conventional turboprop + electric motors) |
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Motor
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1 × Safran ENGINeUS 100 (or Siemens SP70D on prototype)
Six wing-mounted Safran electric propellers (e-propulsion units) |
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Total Power Output
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90–110 kW (120–150 hp)
350 kW combined |
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Propulsion System
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Direct-drive electric motor with tractor propeller
Hybrid configuration combining a turboprop engine, turbogenerator, and distributed electric thrusters |
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transmission
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Direct drive
Direct-drive electric motors (no gearbox) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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96 knots (178 km/h)
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Top Speed
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135 knots (250 km/h)
Estimated around 290 km/h (180 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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Up to 220 nautical miles (407 km)
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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3 hours
Less than 1 hour on battery power alone |
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Climb Rate
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1,000–1,200 ft/min
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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14,000 ft (4,267 m)
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway
Conventional runway operation |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Significantly lower than piston aircraft
Significantly reduced |
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Flight Modes
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Normal flight training configuration
Hybrid electric and distributed propulsion modes |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Garmin G500 TXi / G3X Touch suite
Modified Daher TBM avionics with Airbus-developed distributed propulsion management |
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Flight Control
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Conventional manual controls with digital monitoring
Custom software enabling differential thrust for roll and yaw control |
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Safety Features
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Whole-aircraft ballistic parachute (ASR Soteria)
High-voltage battery management
Synchronization of propellers (noise and vibration reduction)
Redundant power systems
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Emergency Landing System
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Integrated parachute + battery isolation safety
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Certifications
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In progress (FAA Part 23 Amendment 64)
Demonstrator only (not yet certified for production use) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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Side-by-side (2 occupants)
4–6 seats |
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Cabin Type
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Composite bubble canopy
Pressurized light aircraft cabin |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Integrated Garmin flight displays + iPad interface for systems
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear compartment for flight bags
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Other Features
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Quiet cockpit, low vibration, minimal maintenance
Advanced power distribution, hybrid control interface |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2
4–6 |
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Payload Capacity
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204 kg (450 lbs)
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Cargo Capacity
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Limited
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