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Pilot Resources Aircraft & Ownership Aircraft Guide Bristell B23 Energic

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    Markus Scherdel piloted the first flights of the Solar Impulse 1 and 2 and conducts flight testing for the B23 Energic.
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    Photography by Chris Rose
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    The prototype has a DUC Hélices three-blade propeller, and strings are arranged on the wings for continued aerodynamic testing.

Bristell B23 Energic

  • New Price: $500,000
  • Seats:
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Overview

  • The Bristell B23 Energic is a pioneering fully electric two-seat aircraft developed by Czech manufacturer BRM AERO in collaboration with Swiss company H55. Certified under the EASA CS-23 standard, it stands as the world's first certified electric trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in sustainable aviation.

    Bristell B23 Energic

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    H55 dual electric motor, liquid cooled

  • Propellers

    DUC Hélices 3-blade

  • Length

    21 ft 7 in

  • Height

    7 ft 9 in

  • Wingspan

    30 ft 5 in

  • Wing Area

  • Wing loading

  • Power loading

  • Cabin Width

  • Empty Weight

  • Maximum gross weight

    1,874 lb

  • Useful load

  • Payload with full fuel

    419 lb

  • Fuel capacity

  • Baggage capacity

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Rate of climb sea level

    800 fpm

  • Service ceiling

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Landing distance ground roll

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    110 kt

  • Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

  • VY

  • VNE

  • VS1

  • VSO

For more information, contact Bristell at or via https://www.bristell.com/bristell-energic/

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.