swift e (electric) range
The Swift E initially aims to provide zero carbon emissions at the point of use, initially using Li-Ion battery technology that can be upgraded to other chemistries for increased endurance as they develop.
The structure of the aircraft is conventional in nature, mirroring all the design and features of the Swift. It is a side-by-side, two seater training and touring aircraft with a fixed undercarriage so it can perform on both grass and hard runways.
It is capable of flight in all classes of controlled airspace and Instrumental Meteorological Conditions (IMC) with a digital cockpit. The advanced composite manufacture enables high thermal loads so it can be painted in any colour, including black, operational at ISA +27 degrees celsius.
The Swift E has aerobatic capability +/- 6g including flick and intentional spinning, and has been designed to carry a convincing crew and baggage mass of just over 220kgs, with an economic cruise speed in the order of 115kts, operational to 10000ft. It also has a BRS system, with crew safety paramount.
In the initial configuration, six primary packs would sit in front of the firewall, with reserve packs located behind the firewall, below the baggage area and behind the BRS system.
The structure of the aircraft is conventional in nature, mirroring all the design and features of the Swift. It is a side-by-side, two seater training and touring aircraft with a fixed undercarriage so it can perform on both grass and hard runways.
It is capable of flight in all classes of controlled airspace and Instrumental Meteorological Conditions (IMC) with a digital cockpit. The advanced composite manufacture enables high thermal loads so it can be painted in any colour, including black, operational at ISA +27 degrees celsius.
The Swift E has aerobatic capability +/- 6g including flick and intentional spinning, and has been designed to carry a convincing crew and baggage mass of just over 220kgs, with an economic cruise speed in the order of 115kts, operational to 10000ft. It also has a BRS system, with crew safety paramount.
In the initial configuration, six primary packs would sit in front of the firewall, with reserve packs located behind the firewall, below the baggage area and behind the BRS system.
Swift E Specifications
- Battery mass to 314 kgs
- Powerplant: 180hp EM
- Length: 6430 mm
- Height overall: 2354 mm
- Wingspan: 9338 mm
- Wing area: 10.88 m2
- Maximum take-off mass: 900 kg
- Maximum rate of climb at sea level: 1136 ft/min
Swift Aircraft wants to go further than just changing fuel type and the ultimate aim is to create a Carbon Negative aircraft operations.