The thought of an Extra 300 tearing up the sky in near total silence is unfathomable to aerobatic fans expecting a routine that’s part gyrating airplane and part roaring piston engine. But that was in the old days, before Siemens announced in April it was planning to hitch its new 260 kw electric motor to the popular aerobatic platform.
Siemens Electric Extra Records Successful Maiden Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Siemens successfully flew an Extra 330LE aerobatic plane powered by its new, powerful 260 kW electric motor, delivering five times more continuous power than competitors.
- This milestone validates the potential for hybrid-electric propulsion systems, which Siemens aims to establish as a business segment.
- Siemens, in cooperation with Airbus, plans to scale this technology for general aviation and regional airliners, projecting initial aircraft with up to 100 passengers and a 1,000 km range by 2030.
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