On Monday 4 July, EASA approved the Flight Condition for the first ever flight of a purely electric aerobatic aircraft which took place 100 km north of Cologne, Germany. This may prove to be a historical event for aviation! The EXTRA EA-300LE PEP aircraft has a 235 kW (315HP) electric engine and flies at a maximum speed of 400 km/hour. This silent and fast plane has been developed by Siemens and Extra.

Technical Data of the EXTRA EA-300LE PEP

Electrical power 260 kW

Max. rotation 2.500 rpm

Torque 1.000 Nm

Intermediate circuit voltage 580 V

Max. Coolant inlet temperature 90 °C

Total weight incl. propeller bearings 50 kg

Motor efficienty 95 %

Technical data Extra 330LE

Wingspan 8 m

Length 7,5 m

Hight 2,6 m

Wing surface 10,7 Quadratmeter

Weight ca. 1.000 kg