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Pilot Resources Aircraft & Ownership Aircraft Guide Pipistrel Velis Electro

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Pipistrel Velis Electro

  • New Price: $215,056
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Overview

  • The Velis Electro is a two-seat, single electric motor version of the Pipistrel Virus SW 121, which first flew in 1999 and is powered by a Rotax 912 S3 engine.

    Pipistrel Velis Electro

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Pipistrel E-811, 57.6 kW

  • Propellers

    Pipistrel P-812-164-F3A fixed-pitch composite 3 blade

  • Length

    21 ft 3 in

  • Height

    6 ft 3 in

  • Wingspan

    35 ft 1 in

  • Wing Area

    102.4 sq ft

  • Wing loading

    12.89 lb/sq ft

  • Power loading

  • Cabin Width

  • Empty Weight

    941 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

    1,320 lb

  • Useful load

    379 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

  • Baggage capacity

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    791 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

    1,342 ft

  • Rate of climb sea level

    647 fpm

  • Service ceiling

    12,000 ft

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Landing distance ground roll

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    90 kt (50 minutes plus VFR reserve)

  • Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

  • VY

    75 KIAS

  • VNE

    108 KCAS

  • VS1

    51 KCAS

  • VSO

    45 KCAS

For more information, contact Pipistrel at or via https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/aircraft/electric-flight/velis-electro-easa-tc/

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.