Electra has unveiled the design for their new EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft.
Electra’s EL9 serves as a nine-passenger aircraft, capable of transport without airports, emissions, or noise. The EL9 has reached development phase following successful flight testing of the two-seat EL2 Goldfinch prototype.
Blown lift technology allows the EL9 to take off and land in limited areas, previously accessible to only eVTOLs and helicopters. The EL9 however requires only one-third of the cost compared to fixed-wing aircrafts. Operating with far less noise and emissions than a conventional plane, the hybrid-electric system allows for inflight battery charging without the need for ground charging.
A collection of electric propulsion, turbine-powered generators, and four battery packs, allow for eight electric motors to provide high lift upon low airspeeds. The EL9 has the capability to carry about 3,000 pounds of combined cargo for 330 miles. The EL9 can additionally be equipped with two pilot stations, utilizing fly-by-wire controls to ease the landing process for a single pilot.
The first test flights for the EL9 are scheduled for 2027, with service entry anticipated for 2029. Currently, Electra has over 2,100 orders for the new EL9. The 2,100 orders represent more than $8 billion across 52 operators worldwide.
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