The latest all-electric aircraft of the American team, it is different from traditional aircraft, the appearance design is very novel, fashionable, and particularly beautiful, which makes people feel that it is the technology of the future.
The U.S. military named it Alia. According to published information, the range on a single charge can reach 336 nautical miles, which is equivalent to about 622 kilometers, while the load capacity is about 567 kilograms, and the cruising speed is 185 kilometers per hour. Compared to conventional aircraft with internal combustion engines, the speed is indeed slow enough.
But why did the US military design it? Is it because of environmental protection? After all, conventional aircraft with internal combustion engines produce too much carbon dioxide and easily pollute the environment, but this is not one of the reasons for this.
In the end, it is a question of economic cost. According to the data tested, the cost of the Alia repair response is estimated to be about $25 for electricity, compared to about $45 for conventional aircraft fuel, according to the test data.
It is clear that the Alia electric aircraft saves almost half the cost, and these costs can be spread out to the other additional transportation costs of the aircraft. Moreover, the earth's oil resources will one day be depleted, and electricity resources are the choice of sustainable development.
The US military's choice to develop all-electric aircraft can be said to be a high step and a way to seize the commanding heights of technology.
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