He built an airplane that could be disassembled after use.

October 19, 2016 09:24

The e-Go aircraft, which weighs nearly 300kg and has removable parts, is being built in the UK.

Máy bay e-Go có kích thước nhỏ gọn và các bộ phận tách rời. Ảnh: BNPS.
The e-Go aircraft is compact in size and has detachable parts. Photo: BNPS.

e-Go Aeroplane, a British aircraft company, is developing a single-seat, split-section aircraft. The e-Go is a powered glider-style aircraft. It is small, with detachable wings and canards, and can be easily stored in a garage and transported by trailer.

The aircraft has carbon fiber wings and an aluminum fuselage, so its weight is just under 300 kg. When fully assembled, the e-Go has a wingspan of nearly 8 m and a length of nearly 4 m.

The e-Go requires a runway of more than 300 meters to take off. It can fly more than 500 kilometers at a speed of about 167 kilometers per hour in three hours. It costs $18 an hour to operate, 90% cheaper than most aircraft of similar size.

The plane also received praise for its maneuverability. It can turn 360 degrees in 7.5 seconds, faster than a fighter jet. However, due to the plane's compact size, pilots must weigh less than 110 kg and be under 1.8 m tall. They must also have a license to fly a three-axis powered glider.

David Boughey and Rich Clabon, chief executives of e-Go aircraft company, have invested nearly $2 million to produce the first prototype and production aircraft at the company's facility in Conington, Cambridgeshire, England.

"The e-Go can go from the garage and fly into the sky in a short time. Those who have experienced it all commented that it is very interesting. We also received attention from many investors around the world. Everything is ready. We will start production as soon as we receive investment money," said Boughey.



According to VNE

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