Bye Aerospace announced that it is in the process of installing a Siemens motor in the two-seat Sun Flyer 2 proof-of-concept, which first flew in April. The 90kW motor provides the equivalent of 115 hp, which will power the all-electric airplane to 135 knots, said Bye Aerospace’s president and CEO, George Bye. Power is stored in seven massive batteries, five in the nose section and two in the back.
Sun Flyer Program Progresses as Big Order is Announced
Key Takeaways:
- Bye Aerospace's Sun Flyer 2 is an all-electric aircraft powered by a Siemens 90kW motor, offering up to 3.5 hours flight time, a 250 nm range, and exceptionally low operating costs of $3 per flight hour.
- The Sun Flyer 2 has garnered significant market interest, including 30 new orders from Aspen Flying Club, adding to previous orders from Spartan College, and accumulating approximately 150 deposits in total.
- Designed for flight training, the aircraft can complete multiple sorties per charge with a 20-minute super-charge capability, and is expected to achieve certification in 2020 at a price of $289,000.
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