Lange EA 42

Lange EA 42
Type Electrical aero-engine
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Lange Aviation
First run 1995
Major applications Lange Antares 20E



The Lange EA 42 is an electrical aero engine designed for self launching gliders.[1] It is produced in Germany by Lange Aviation for their Antares 20E glider.

Development

The EA 42 combines an EM 42 brushless 42 kW electric external rotor motor with a related engine control system and power electronics.[1] The motor drives a two-bladed composite fixed pitch propeller with a diameter of 2 m (7 ft). It is powered by a battery pack.

Applications

Antares 20E

Specifications

EM42 electrical engine
LE 42 power electronics


References

  1. 1 2 "Type Certificate Data Sheet EA E-015 EA 42 series engines" (PDF). European Aviation Safety Agency. 31 January 2006. Retrieved 2009-12-26.

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