Electra has successfully completed the first flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch, a hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The aircraft is powered by eight electric motors, enabling ultra-short takeoff and landing. A SciMo SY43.B generator in combination with a SciMo ISI2 inverter is used to enable long ranges without recharging on the ground.
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https://www.electra.aero/news/worlds-first-hybrid-electric-estol-flight
