According to Electra, this innovation creates new opportunities for regional air travel by providing access to previously inaccessible places and smaller populations without conventional airport infrastructure.
The EL9 cruises at 175 knots (201 mph) and can take off and land in just 150 feet (46 meters). With IFR reserves, it has a maximum range of 1,100 nautical miles (1,265 miles) and can carry nine passengers with baggage or 3,000 pounds (1,361 kg) of freight for up to 330 nautical miles (379 miles).
Its range and payload capacity make it ideal for important missions, offering a balance of efficiency and versatility in regional air travel. The aircraft provides both the flexibility for long trips and the ability to handle heavy cargo.
Although the EL9 will have two pilot crew stations, a single pilot will be able to make precise landings with ease thanks to Electra’s Safe Single Pilot technology with fly-by-wire controls.