The Electravia GMPE 102 is a French electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Electravia of Vaumeilh.[1]
By April 2018 the engine was no longer advertised on the company website and seems to be out of production.[2]
Design and development
The GMPE 102 is a brushed 74 volt design producing 19 kW (25 hp), with a disk collector. It has a 93% efficiency. The low working rpm of the engine means that it can turn a propeller at efficient speeds without the need for a reduction drive.[1]
Specifications (GMPE 102)
Data from Tacke[1]
General characteristics
- Type: brushed electric aircraft engine
- Length: 182 mm (7.2 in)
- Diameter: 206 mm (8.1 in)
- Dry weight: 13.3 kg (29.3 lb)
Components
- Coil type: Disk collector
- Reduction gear: none
Performance
- Power output: 19 kW (25 hp)
- Voltage: 74V nominal
- Best efficiency: 93%
- Power-to-weight ratio: 1.4 kW/kg
See also
Related lists
References
- ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 262–263. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Electravia. "Electravia/E-Props". www.e-props.fr. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
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