Aircraft Photo of OE-9996 | Diamond HK-36 E-Star | Diamond Aircraft | AirHistory.net #483637
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:OE-9996
Aircraft Original Type:Hoffmann H-36 Dimona
Aircraft Generic Type:Diamond HK-36 Super Dimona/Katana Xtreme
Aircraft Version:Diamond HK-36 E-Star
C/n (msn):36.859
Operator Titles:Diamond Aircraft
Location
City / Area:Erlangen / Siemens Forschungszentrum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
 
Photo Date:23 October 2015
Photo by:Gerhard Plomitzer
Photo ID: 483637
Photo Comment

Technology Demonstrator: This Diamond E-Star is the world's first production hybrid aircraft. Within its unique drive system, the engine is not linked to the propeller. A 70-kw electric motor powers the propeller, using energy from a battery in the wings. It's engine produces energy for the electric motor, via a generator that recharges the batteries.

This photo is copyright © Gerhard Plomitzer, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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