Pipistrel Velis Electro

Overview

• The Velis Electro is a two-seat, single electric motor version of the Pipistrel Virus SW 121, which first flew in 1999 and is powered by a Rotax 912 S3 engine.

  Pipistrel Velis Electro

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Pipistrel E-811, 57.6 kW

• Propellers

  Pipistrel P-812-164-F3A certified fixed-pitch composite three-blade

• Length

  21 ft 3 in

• Height

  6 ft 3 in

• Wingspan

  35 ft 1 in

• Wing Area

  102.4 sq ft

• Wing loading

  12.9 lb/sq ft

• Power loading

  22.9 lb/kW

• Cabin Width

  3 ft 5 in

• Empty Weight

  941 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  1,320 lb

• Useful load

  378 lb

• Payload with full fuel

• Fuel capacity

• Baggage capacity

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  791 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,342 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  647 fpm

• Service ceiling

  12,000 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,761 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  600 ft

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

  90 kt (50 minutes plus VFR reserve)

• Range

  50 mins

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  57 KIAS

• V_Y

  75 KIAS

• V_NE

  108 KCAS

• V_S1

  51 KCAS

• V_SO

  45 KCAS

For more information, contact Pipistrel at or via https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/products/velis-electro/

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.