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Type certificate given for electric aircraft

Home-grown four-seat electric aircraft RX4E has become the first of its kind to receive a type certificate, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on Thursday. The RX4E is distinguished as the first purely electric aircraft designed in accordance with CCAR-23, China's civil aviation regulations governing airworthiness for normal category aircraft, which includes small aircraft. The aircraft features a wingspan of 13.5 meters and a length of 8.4 meters, with a maximum takeoff weight of 1.2 metric tons. It is powered by a lithium battery with a total capacity of 70 kilowatt-hours and has an electric propulsion system capable of reaching a maximum output of 140 kW. The RX4E can achieve a maximum flight time of 1.5 hours, boasting advantages such as zero emissions, low noise, reduced operational costs, and high safety and reliability.

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