Pipistrel of Slovenia is at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany showing off the first hybrid airplane in general aviation, the Hybrid Pantera born as a result of its Hypstair project.
Pipistrel Showcases Hybrid Pantera
Key Takeaways:
- Pipistrel has unveiled the Hybrid Pantera, the first hybrid general aviation airplane, developed through its Hypstair project.
- The four-seater aircraft features a hybrid propulsion system, combining a Siemens 200 kW electric motor with a Rotax 914 gasoline engine that acts as a generator to keep batteries charged.
- The Hybrid Pantera can operate in electric-only, generator-only, or combined hybrid modes, with upcoming flight tests aiming to prove its power output matches high-performance GA piston engines.
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