Elon Musk has not realized its plans to release electric aircraft's , competitors have time to take the appropriate market niche. As reported on the website of the European Space Agency (ESA), it supports the development of aircraft Lilium unit electric, which will be able to take off and land on site dimensions not exceeding 15 x 15 m. At the same time, the noise level will be significantly lower than that of a helicopter .
Rising to a height of 3,000 m, such an aircraft can reach speeds of 400 km / h and overcome on a single charge 500 km. It is noteworthy that required for take-off air flows will generate more than three dozen fans who for vertical take-off will turn to the support surface. Aircraft batteries can be recharged from an ordinary power.
Developers have already built a smaller prototype, which is being tested at the remote control. This summer will be a full-size prototype is ready, and the following year at the helm sits test pilot. Related Products :
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