eSpyder LSA

Tuesday, October 08, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The sSpyder LSA is an electric, experimental amateur-built aircraft kit available for $39,900, including the motor, propeller, charger, flight instruments, and an airframe parachute.
It is powered by a Yuneec Power Drive 24 brushless motor and a 13 kWh Lithium battery, providing 1-1.5 hours of flight duration per charge, with a recharge time of 2-3 hours.
Key performance metrics include a maximum cruise speed of 68 mph and a rate of climb of 380 fpm.
The aircraft has a useful load of 210 lbs and is designed for solo operation only.

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eSpyder LSA

sSpyder LSA

Price as flown:

$39,900 (U.S. Experimental Amateur- Built Kit. Complete with motor, prop, charging unit, flight instruments and airframe parachute.)

Motor:

Yuneec Power Drive 24 brushless

Motor Size (in., lbs.):

7.9 in diameter, 27.5

Battery:

Yuneec OEM, Lithium, 13 kWh

Charger:

Yuneec E-Charger, cell-balancing, 110/240 V

Charge Time (hrs.):

2-3

Power Controller (2 lbs.):

Yuneec Power Block 24

Propeller:

65 in., 2-blade Yuneec carbon 170 carbon composite

Wing Span (ft.):

33.4

Length (ft.):

19.4

Height (ft.):

7.9

Empty Weight (Including Battery Packs, lbs.):

410

Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.):

620

Useful Load (lbs.):

210 (solo only)

Fuel Capacity (electric charge, hrs.):

1-1.5

Max Take-Off Weight (lbs.):

620

PERFORMANCE

Max Cruise Speed (mph):

68

Economy Cruise Speed (mph):

38

Stall Speed (mph):

31

Rate Of Climb (fpm):

380

Glide Ratio:

8:1

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