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 introduced the Hybrid Pantera at AERO Friedrichshafen, presenting it as the first hybrid airplane for general aviation, developed as part of its Hypstair project.
- The aircraft features a hybrid propulsion system combining a Siemens 200 kW electric motor with a Rotax 914 turbocharged gasoline engine that acts as an electric generator.
- It can operate in electric-only, generator-only, or hybrid power modes via a single lever control, with flight testing planned to demonstrate performance comparable to high-performance GA piston engines.
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