Report: China To Start Electric Airplane Production

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Report: China To Start Electric Airplane Production

By Mary Grady | November 20, 2014

Two copies of the Rui Xiang RX1E two-seat electric-powered airplane flew at the
China Airshow, held last week in Zhuhai, and this week, it was reported that
construction has begun on a manufacturing plant in Shenyang. Certification of
the aircraft is expected later this year, and production is expected to begin
in the first half of 2015, according to China Daily. The plant will be capable
of producing up to 100 airplanes per year. "This will be the first electric
aircraft to be certified by our civil aviation authority," Yang Fengtian, who
led the aircraft's development at the Shenyang Aerospace University, told China
Daily at the airshow.

The plant will be capable of manufacturing up to 100 airplanes per year within
three years, Yang said. The aircraft will fly about 90 minutes on a full
charge, which costs about $1. Cruising speed is about 86 knots. The price is
expected to be about $163,000.
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China's 1st electric aircraft batch produced
Updated: 2013-09-24 21:48
By Liu Ce in Shenyang

China’s first electric aircraft - the RX1E Ruixiang two-seater - has been batch
produced in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province, according to Liaoning
General Aviation Academy, the designer of the aircraft and owner of the
intellectual property rights.

The aircraft, which is made of carbon fiber composite material, uses a lithium
battery for its power. Compared with a traditional jet, it offers low costs,
energy saving, safety and practicality.

A one and a half hour battery charging is enough to make a 40-minute flight.
Moreover, each recharging only uses 10 KW, valued at about 5 yuan (80 cents).

The RX1E is suitable for industrial and agricultural use, entertainment and
teaching purposes. It is also suitable for high precision aerial surveying due
to its low level of vibration.
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Another Two-Seat Electric Airplane from China
by Dean Sigler on 09/26/2013

China has a second two-seat electric airplane, the Rui Xiang RX1E, a high-wing,
side-by-side craft similar to Yuneec’s E430. Both are cantilever, high-winged
configurations, with the Yuneec sporting a V-tail and the RX1E a T-tail.
Besides the difference in alphabetical empennages, perhaps something gets lost
in translation, with several news items offering slightly different versions of
this story.

The English language version of the China News Service calls the RX1E China’s
first electric aircraft, although it’s being introduced at least four years
after the E430. Most reports agree that it is designed by the Liaoning
General Aviation Institute and that Shenyang Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Under the Rui Xiang General name is responsible for manufacturing.

Made of carbon fiber composite material, the RX1E uses a 10 kilowatt-hour
lithium battery, enough for a 40-minute flight. Charging takes one-and-a-half
hours and restores enough energy to make a 40-minute flight – all for about 5
yuan (80 cents).

Making its first flight on June 7, 2013, RX1E shows glider-like wings

China News Service reports, “The RX1E is suitable for industrial and
agricultural use, entertainment and teaching purposes. It is also suitable for
high precision aerial surveying due to its low level of vibration.”

Another source http://www.bydanjohnson.com/showsplog.cfm?id=1709 foresees
tens of thousands of clean general aviation aircraft, with benefits from
reduced costs compared to oil-based fuel consumption, and lowered carbon
dioxide emissions.

Xinhua News Agency reports a maximum cruising speed of up to 150 kilometers per
hours (93 mph), and the ability to climb to 3,000 meters (10,800 feet) at a
maximum takeoff weight of 480 kilograms (1,056 pounds). The plane has a
takeoff distance of 290 meters (930 feet), and a landing distance (probably
over a barrier) of 560 meters (1,792 feet). Power comes from a 30 kW (40 hp)
Sineton A37k154 electric motor, according to Dan Johnson’s site. This is
different from Yuneec’s approach that uses a company-produced powerplant.

Flown at the 20th opening of the second session of the Shenyang Faku Flight
International Conference, RX1E reportedly performed “all sorts of difficult
moves” and won a “burst of applause” from the audience.
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China Made Electric Aircraft Takes Off into the Sky for the First Test Flight
2014-10-22 17:35 Author:cannews staff Source:CANNEWS

CANNEWS- China’s self made electric aircraft which reserves the independent
intellectual property right has successfully completed the first test flight.

Rui Xiang RX1E uses lithium ion battery to drive an electric motor with zero
pollution, low noise, easy manipulation, low operating costs, safety and
comfort, etc. The air frame of aircraft is made from light weight composite
material.

The aircraft can be used for various purposes from training pilots to sight-
seeing and other purposes.

RX1E has completed all ground airworthiness certification verification tests
with 240 successful take off and landing.

RX1E is expected to get airworthiness certificate by the end of this year with
production scheduled from the second quarter of the next year.

With the successful test flight of RX1E, China has reached a milestone in
developing general aviation aircraft with standard international
requirement.(Bikalpa Basnet)
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