The Sora-E is a two-seat electric powered aircraft. It is a

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between ACS Aviation of

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and

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Development

The Sora-E is a side-by-side two seat low wing tri-cycle gear aircraft of composite construction. A Slovenian electric engine is powered by six

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(LiPo) batteries.

Specifications (Sora-E)

References

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