Pipistrel Velis Electro
The Pipistrel Velis Electro became the world’s first type-certified electric aircraft in 2020. It was designed chiefly for short training flights, where predictable routes and quick recharging make battery power practical. Its certification marked a significant move from experimental electric aircraft into normal flight-school operations.
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Did you know?
The Velis Electro carries two independent battery packs, fore and aft of the cabin, so a single fault still leaves enough power for a safe landing.
Specifications
| Length | 6.5 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| Height | 2 m (6 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Range | 95 NM (176 km) |
| Maximum speed | 108 kt (200 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 45 kt (83 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Rate of climb | 650 ft/min (3.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 409 m (1,342 ft) |
| Engines | 1x electric motor |
| Units built | 100 |
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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