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Electravia GMPE 205

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GMPE 205
Type Electric aircraft engine
National origin France
Manufacturer Electravia

The Electravia GMPE 205 is a French electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Electravia of Vaumeilh.[1]

By April 2018, the engine was no longer advertised on the company website and seems to be out of production.[2]

Design and development

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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)

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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

Performance

  • Power output: 37 kW (50 hp)
  • Voltage: 111V nominal
  • Best efficiency: 93%
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 2.5 kW/kg

See also

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Related lists

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 262–263. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ Electravia. "Electravia/E-Props". www.e-props.fr. Retrieved 29 April 2018.