French electric aircraft engine
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
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