Sunseeker Duo
| Sunseeker Duo | |
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| Role | Electric Aircraft |
| National origin | Italy |
| Designer | Eric Scott Raymond |
| First flight | 30 May 2014 |
| Number built | 1 |
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The Sunseeker Duo is a two place all-electric powered aircraft.
Development
The Sunseeker Duo is a high aspect ratio side-by-side seat composite construction high-wing aircraft with a T-tail arrangement with a single electric motor mounted in the rudder driving a forward mounted propeller. The first all-solar power generated flight was performed near Milan, Italy with company owners Eric Scott Raymond and Irena Raymond. 1510 solar cells power a battery pack.[1]
Specifications (Sunseeker Duo)
Data from Sport Aviation
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Wingspan: 22 m (72 ft)
- Empty weight: 280 kg (617 lb)
Performance
- Service ceiling: 3,658 m (12,000 ft)
See also
Notes
- ↑ "Sun Poweres First Two-Place Electric Aircraft". Sport Aviation: 14. July 2014.
References
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