Pipistrel Taurus Electro
The Pipistrel Taurus Electro replaces the motor glider’s small petrol engine with an electric motor and battery pack. Its quiet self-launch capability made it one of the earliest practical electric sailplanes. The retractable power unit preserves the aircraft’s clean soaring shape once it is switched off.
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Did you know?
The Taurus Electro won the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize at Aero Friedrichshafen in 2011, recognising its early plug-and-play electric powertrain.
Specifications
| Length | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Height | 1.1 m (4 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Range | 90 NM (167 km) |
| Maximum speed | 100 kt (185 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Engines | 1x electric motor |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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