China successfully tested the first electric plane

RX1E-A - Upgraded version of the first 'Made in China' electric flight aircraft successfully flew at Taihu Airport, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province on Nov. 1.

Destination of this aircraft will be the potential markets in the US and Europe.

Pilots are checking their machines before testing a test flight at Taihu Airport, Liaoning, China on November 1, 2017. Photo: Xinhua.

RX1E-A is a two-seater designed by China Aerospace University (China). The RX1E-A has a maximum speed of 160km / h and has the ability to fly continuously for up to two hours, compared to roughly two hours. 45 minutes of the old version.

The RX1E-A can be used extensively in many areas such as pilot training, passenger transport, travel, mapping ...

China-made RX1E-A electric plane at Taihu Airport, Liaoning, China. Photo: Xinhua.

In particular, the new system will greatly enhance the safety of both pilots and aircraft. Typically, when a crash occurs, the pilot has two options for emergency landing or parachuting, but both methods can cause serious damage or destruction. absolutely for aircraft.

However, the RX1E-A allows the pilot to have another option is to use the parachute landing plane. This feature not only greatly enhances the safety of pilots but also protects the aircraft.

Electric plane "Made in China" tested successfully. Photo: Xinhua.

RX1E-A does not completely emit materials that pollute the air, producing very little noise and low production costs.

RX1E mass production line - the old version of the aircraft has started operation since 2016.