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What do you think about "e-soaring"?
@hernyk I am curious about your calculations. For the electric, I am used to paying about 13 cents a kWh. And electric motors are about 90% efficient, so 10kWh of thrust is $1.44 Gasoline has 9.61 kWh per liter, theoretical total energy. Gasoline engines are only about 40% efficient at...- PaulCarroll
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- Forum: Soaring
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What do you think about "e-soaring"?
The problem with the electric jet concept is that jets are not particularly efficient. Thus the trend to high-bypass jets in commercial aircraft. For the speeds involved in soaring, props are MUCH more energy efficient which is the name of the game in soaring.- PaulCarroll
- Post #5,222
- Forum: Soaring
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130shp Turboprop engine for ultralights
I would say that, if this video did not appeal to you, then you are not their target market. Simple as that. They are no doubt looking for young, high-tech types that want to do something "cool" and "be one of the first", nevermind if it makes any sense. If the marketing doesn't appeal to you...- PaulCarroll
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- Forum: Supplier / Manufacturer Announcements