China's electric helicopter completes first flight

A Chinese-made electric helicopter has completed its maiden flight at Huqiao Airport in the eastern province of Zhejiang.

AG60E - electric helicopter made in China. Photo: Railly News

According to the Science and Technology Daily (China), the AG60E helicopter, manufactured by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Ltd, is an improved electric version of the AG60 - a sport aircraft with 1 engine, 2 seats next to each other, made entirely of metal.

According to the manufacturer, the AG60E aircraft is 6.9m long, has a wingspan of 8.6m and a maximum flight speed of 185km/h. The aircraft reaches an average maximum speed of 3km/h at an altitude of 600m, and is designed as a higher version of its predecessor, the gasoline-powered AG218. The manufacturer emphasizes that the innovation project aims to electrify current fixed-wing aircraft, contributing to the development of strategic emerging industries such as focusing on civil and unmanned aircraft, including manufacturing, low-altitude flight operations and integrated services.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/may-bay-truc-thang-dien-cua-trung-quoc-hoan-thanh-chuyen-bay-dau-tien-post721419.html