Electric aircraft

An electric aircraft is an aircraft powered by electricity. Electric aircraft are seen as a way to reduce the environmental effects of aviation, providing near zero emissions and quieter flights. Electricity may be supplied by a variety of methods, the most common being batteries.

Most have electric motors driving propellers or turbines.

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