BRISTELL Energic

The Bristell Energic is an advanced electric flight trainer designed for efficiency and sustainability. With a payload capacity of 190 kg and a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 850 kg, it delivers a climb rate of 800 ft/min. The aircraft boasts an impressive operational cost, with just $7 in electric energy required for a one-hour flight. Charging is optimized for quick turnaround, taking only one hour for standard operations.

Equipped with state-of-the-art Lithium-ion battery cells, the Bristell Energic prioritizes safety through advanced battery fire management and a redundant Battery Management System (BMS) with both analog and digital monitoring. These features enhance reliability, making it a secure and sustainable option for flight training and eco-friendly aviation.

BRISTELL B23 Energic technical parameters

Dimensions
Wing span
9.27 m
Aircraft length
6.58 m
Aircraft height
2.36 m
Performance
Standard mission at MTOW: 6 school circuits, equivalent to a standard 1-hour flight school program with 30min reserve at cruise power, ISA+ 10°C
Maximum take-off weight
850 kg
Payload
190 kg
Climb rate at max. power
800 feet/min
Stall speed
87 km/h / 45 Kts (as tested in the current prototype)
Max cruise speed (at MCP)
200 km/h / 110 Kts
Charging time/flight time
1/1 in standard conditions
Electric energy cost for 1-hour flight
$7 (at 20 cents/kWh)
Equipment
Dual H55 Motor and Energy display
Flight display
Dual Garmin G5, Attitude, Airspeed, Altitude, Side Slip and Magnetic Heading incl. backup battery
Radio
Garmin GNC 225A
Transponder with GPS
Garmin GTX 345R
Angle of attack indicator
Garmin GI 260
Flight controls on sticks
RPM, Clock and Volt/Ampermeter indicators
Electric propulsion system
Single electric motor (MTOP 100 kW / MCP 80 kW), liquid cooled
49 kWh rechargeable lithium batteries distributed in 2 permanently installed packs for redundancy
Normal use: 1000 cycles, normal operations
Warning panel for vital battery and propulsion parameters
Multifunction display for energy and power management
Propeller: DUC Hélices 3-blade propeller Certified FLASH-R (as tested in the current prototype)
Charging Requirements*
Input voltage
3 phase 400V 50Hz
Input current
32A or 63A**
Output voltage
800V
Possibility to adapt to any EV charger station satisfying above conditions

* For maximum performance and efficiency
** Charging time depends on charger power

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