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Electra Aero eSTOL vs Daher EcoPulse
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Electra eSTOL
Daher EcoPulse |
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Manufacturer
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Electra.aero
Daher (in collaboration with Airbus & Safran) |
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Announced
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2021
2019 |
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launched
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2023
November 29, 2023 |
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Base Price
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4950000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Hybrid-electric ultra-short take-off and landing (eSTOL) fixed-wing 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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12.8 m |
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Height
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4.4 m |
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Passenger Capacity
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Up to 9 passengers + 1 pilot
4–6 |
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Cargo Capacity
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2,500 lb
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Landing Gear Type
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Tricycle gear (fixed or semi-retractable)
Retractable tricycle gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion (hybrid-electric configuration)
High-voltage Lithium-ion (800 V DC system) |
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Battery Capacity
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350 kW |
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Battery Brand
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Airbus |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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Yes – hybrid assist (turbogenerator)
Hybrid system (conventional turboprop + electric motors) |
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Motor
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8 wing-mounted electric motors (distributed propulsion)
Six wing-mounted Safran electric propellers (e-propulsion units) |
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Total Power Output
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350 kW combined |
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Propulsion System
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Hybrid-electric system (battery + turbine generator)
Hybrid configuration combining a turboprop engine, turbogenerator, and distributed electric thrusters |
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transmission
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Direct electric drive to each propeller
Direct-drive electric motors (no gearbox) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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175 knots (324 km/h)
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Top Speed
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200 mph (174 knots)
Estimated around 290 km/h (180 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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1,100 nautical miles (2,037 km)
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour 43 minutes (prototype test flight)
Less than 1 hour on battery power alone |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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6,500 ft
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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150 ft
Conventional runway operation |
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Noise Level (dB)
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75 dBA at 300 ft
Significantly reduced |
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Flight Modes
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Electric-only (quiet mode) / Hybrid (extended range)
Hybrid electric and distributed propulsion modes |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Modern glass cockpit
Modified Daher TBM avionics with Airbus-developed distributed propulsion management |
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Flight Control
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Aerodynamic blown-lift system with T-tail configuration
Custom software enabling differential thrust for roll and yaw control |
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Safety Features
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Distributed propulsion redundancy, hybrid backup power
High-voltage battery management
Synchronization of propellers (noise and vibration reduction)
Redundant power systems
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Certifications
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Targeting FAA Part 23 certification (~2028)
Demonstrator only (not yet certified for production use) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + up to 9 passengers
4–6 seats |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed regional commuter cabin
Pressurized light aircraft cabin |
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Other Features
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Quiet cabin environment and short-field access
Advanced power distribution, hybrid control interface |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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9 passengers
4–6 |
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Payload Capacity
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Up to 2,500 lb
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