ROLLS ROYCE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

[Rheged]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-59359263

Worth a moment of your time

[PR19_Kit]

Very impressive, but like all things electric, how long will it do it for.

Until they can produce a sensible range, just like electric cars, they're flogging a dead horse I feel.

[NARSES2]

Very impressive, but like all things electric, how long will it do it for.

That was my first thought when I read that yesterday as well.

[KiwiZac]

It's exciting to follow this programme where they make it public but I just find it so strange the story makes no mention of the base aircraft, the Reno Sport class veteran (including this year) Sharp Nemesis NXT kitplane.

[PR19_Kit]

They don't want to divert attention from their electric power project, do they?

[crudebuteffective]

Very impressive, but like all things electric, how long will it do it for.

Until they can produce a sensible range, just like electric cars, they're flogging a dead horse I feel.

and dead horses have a very short range LOL

[KiwiZac]

They don't want to divert attention from their electric power project, do they?

Good point. And perhaps the fact the airframe isn't British.

[Pellson]

Would think we'll see at lot of electric commuter aircraft within some 10-15 years or so. Long distance is an entirely different thing, but the next ATR-series etc will most likely be electric.

[zenrat]

Back before she worked at home (ie before covid) Mrs z had an hour to two-hour commute depending on traffic.  She didn't want a commuter aircraft, she wanted an Iron Man suit.

[KiwiZac]

Would think we'll see at lot of electric commuter aircraft within some 10-15 years or so. Long distance is an entirely different thing, but the next ATR-series etc will most likely be electric.

Funny you should mention that: https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/green-travel/300384673/couldnt-be-prouder-sounds-air-locks-in-electric-plane-deal

Back before she worked at home (ie before covid) Mrs z had an hour to two-hour commute depending on traffic.  She didn't want a commuter aircraft, she wanted an Iron Man suit.

After seeing the movies, who wouldn't?