| Electra 1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Electric Aircraft Corporation |
| Major applications | ultralight trikes |
The Electric Aircraft Corporation Electra 1 is an American electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Electric Aircraft Corporation of Cliffside Park, New Jersey. [1]
The engine is normally sold in a package that includes "motor, electronic controller, power dial and switch, fuse, connectors, ammeter and shunt, voltmeter, custom machined propeller hub, and digital motor temperature display with probe." [2]
The Electra 1 is a brushed 74 volt design producing 14 kW (19 hp). It has an 85% efficiency. The low working rpm of the engine means that it can turn a propeller at efficient speeds without the need for a reduction drive. [1]
Data from Tacke [1]
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