Electravia GMPE 205
The Electravia GMPE 205 is a French electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Electravia of Vaumeilh.[1]
| GMPE 205 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric aircraft engine |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Electravia |
By April 2018, the engine was no longer advertised on the company website and seems to be out of production.[2]
Design and development
The GMPE 205 is a brushed 111 volt design producing 37 kW (50 hp), with a disk collector. It has a 93% efficiency and uses a poly V-belt reduction drive.[1]
Specifications (GMPE 205)
Data from Tacke[1]
General characteristics
- Type: brushed electric aircraft engine
- Length: 182 mm (7.2 in)
- Diameter: 206 mm (8.1 in)
- Dry weight: 14.7 kg (32.4 lb)
Components
- Coil type: Disk collector
- Reduction gear: poly V-belt
Performance
- Power output: 37 kW (50 hp)
- Voltage: 111V nominal
- Best efficiency: 93%
- Power-to-weight ratio: 2.5 kW/kg
References
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 262–263. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- Electravia. "Electravia/E-Props". www.e-props.fr. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
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