| AE-1 Silent | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Ultralight sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Air Energy |
| First flight | August 1997 |
The Air Energy AE-1 Silent is a German self-launching ultralight sailplane powered by an electric motor. Designed and built by Air Energy, the AE-1 Silent is also marketed by Alisport of Italy, see Alisport Silent 2 Targa. [1] [2] It first flew in August 1997. [3]
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Data from manufacturer [4]
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