| Lange EA 42 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Electrical aero-engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Lange Aviation |
| First run | 1995 |
| Major applications | Lange Antares 20E |
The Lange EA 42 is an electrical aero engine designed for self launching gliders. It is produced in Germany by Lange Aviation for their Antares 20E glider.
Development
The EA 42 combines an EM 42 brushless 42 kW electric external rotor motor with a related engine control system and power electronics. The motor drives a two-bladed composite fixed pitch propeller with a diameter of 2 m (7 ft). It is powered by a battery pack.
Applications
Specifications (EA 42)
EM42 electrical engine
Data from TCDS
General characteristics
- Type: Brushless electric aircraft engine
- Length: 272 mm (10.7 in)
- Diameter: 250 mm (9.8 in)
- Dry weight: 29.12 kg (64.2 lb)
Components
- Coil type: Outrunner
- Cooling system: air
- Reduction gear: none
Performance
- Power output: 38.5 kW (52 hp)
- Voltage: V nominal
- Power-to-weight ratio: 1.3 kW/kg
LE 42 power electronics
- Length: 422 mm (16.6 in)
- Width: 169 mm (6.7 in)
- Height: 208 mm (8.2 in)
- Mass: 9.58 kg (21.12 lb)
References
- ^ "Type Certificate Data Sheet EA E-015 EA 42 series engines". European Aviation Safety Agency. 31 January 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2018.