China's first electricity-powered aircraft gets production approval
(Xinhua) Updated: 2015-12-04 13:09
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The RX1E is displayed in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, Feb 6, 2015. [Photo/IC] |
The two-seat RX1E aircraft can fly for 45-60 minutes with a maximum speed of 120 km per hour after an hour and a half of charging, according to its developer, the Liaoning General Aviation Research Academy in northeast China.
The environmentally friendly model has strong market potential, especially in pilot training and tourism. There has been 28 orders for the aircraft, according to the academy.
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