The Electric Aircraft Corporation Electra 1 is an American

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, designed and produced by Electric Aircraft Corporation of

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Design and development

The Electra 1 is a brushed 74

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design producing . It has an 85% efficiency. The low working rpm of the engine means that it can turn a propeller at efficient speeds without the need for a

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Design and development

Applications

Specifications (Electra 1)

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