China's first electric airplane obtained a production license

    China's first domestic-made electric aircraft received a production license . Since the advent of the first electric aircraft in 1973, the world's first electric passenger aircraft has received a certificate of airworthiness.

    The twin-seat aircraft Rui Xiang RX1E was developed by Shenyang Aerospace University and Liaoning General Aviation Academy, located in Northeast China. The aircraft is capable of flying for 45-60 minutes with a maximum cruising speed of 120 km per hour at altitudes of up to 3000 meters.

    Maximum take-off weight of 480 kg. The wingspan is 14.5 meters. The aircraft is built from carbon fiber-based composite materials. The cabin is designed for two passengers. The wing is mounted on the roof. A 30 kW electric motor is installed on the plane. It takes up to an hour and a half to fully charge a lithium 10 kWh battery.

    The cost of the aircraft is 980,000 yuan (10,407,600 rubles). The cost of the flight is less than 20 yuan (212 rubles) per hour. At the moment, the aircraft developer has already received 28 orders.

    Two copies have already been handed over to the customer, who will use them for flight training.


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