Are Electric Planes Possible?

Why it was recommended

did a detailed analysis of the current operating limitations with electric planes

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What it covers

Real Engineering analyzes whether electric planes are feasible, focusing on battery energy density limits compared with jet fuel. It concludes electric flight works mainly. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Real Engineering

Length

10 min 24 sec

Year

2018

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