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 airplane in general aviation, developed under its Hypstair project.
- The four-seater aircraft features a Siemens 200 kW electric motor and a Rotax 914 gasoline engine that functions as an electric generator, allowing for electric-only, generator-only, or hybrid power modes.
- Initial ground testing of all power modes has been completed, with flight testing scheduled to demonstrate performance comparable to high-performance general aviation piston engines.
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