| Manufacturer |
Air Energy |
| Description |
The Air Energy AE-1 Silent is a German self-launching ultralight sailplane powered by an electric motor. |
| First Flight |
1997-08-01 |
| Designer |
Air Energy |
| Cockpit Crew |
1 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
180 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
2000 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) |
2.2 |
| National Origin |
Germany |
| Powerplant Description |
1 × Battery-powered electric motor, 13 kW (17 hp) each |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Energy_AE-1_Silent |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
12 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
10.3 |
| Flat Wing Aspect Ratio |
14 |