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rebewranger

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USAF conduct first airman flight of military-worthy electric aircraft
« on: March 17, 2022, 07:19:15 am »
 
March 16, 2022
USAF conduct first airman flight of military-worthy electric aircraft
The ALIA aircraft is expected to have a range of around 250 nautical miles.
 
The US Air Force (USAF) has conducted the first airman flight of an electric aircraft with military airworthiness.

The milestone was achieved when USAF pilots Hank Griffiths and Jonathan Appleby flew BETA Technologies’ electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft called ALIA.

The maiden flight was conducted at BETA’s hangar and testing facility in Plattsburgh, New York.

https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-airman-flight-electric-aircraft/
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Re: USAF conduct first airman flight of military-worthy electric aircraft
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2022, 07:25:24 am »
A couple questiond:

Does that range of 250 miles mean down range or to target and back (125 miles each way)?

How long does it hold a charge?  Will it need to recharge every 250 miles?

Does it's ability to hold a charge depend on the weight on board?
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Re: USAF conduct first airman flight of military-worthy electric aircraft
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2022, 07:26:35 am »
I would think the Navy would be interested in this for fleet surveillance..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfHyNmwzCdY
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Re: USAF conduct first airman flight of military-worthy electric aircraft
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2022, 07:42:27 am »
Why were two  white men the pilots?
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