GP 11 E PULSE

GP 11 E PULSE

is the basic, ultralight (empty weight under 120 kg without battery) 13,5 m, affordable electric self-launcher, created by GPG for every soaring enthusiast from beginner to senior pilot without valid medicals. It’s made to enjoy gliding and to make it more accessible and easier than ever before. The name PULSE evokes the heartbeat and the positive emotions associated with sailing the skies.
It is characterized by outstanding in this weight category flight parameters, very easy and safe piloting with stall and spin-free properties, as well as effortless and convenient on-ground handling and rigging. It boasts a simplified flapless control systems and fixed, faired main landing gear.
The ship is standardly equipped with very effective ESLS – front mounted 20 kW motor Electric Self-Launching System with foldable 2-blade propeller, powered by 5,19 kWh Li-Ion battery, developed in partnership with MGM ComproTM and Rotex ElectricTM companies for independence and autonomy. There are also fully automatic control systems connections for ease of assembling and security.
The clever design and execution of airframe results in very light and strong ship, capable of handling G-loadings of +4/-2 and guarantees excellent thermalling and climbs.
In spite of its compact design and lightweight it is very safe and comfortable. Like every other GP GLIDER there is parachute Ballistic Recovery System (BRS) and crashworthy, spacious cockpit with DynafoamTM seat cushioning.
The pilot oriented option list offers everything one may require to have fun, feel safe and comfortable with the sailplane.
 
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FLIGHT PERFORMANCE DATA
VNE: 108 kts 200 km/h
L/D: 43 (51 kts) 43 (95 km/h)
G limit: 4,0/-2,0 4,0/-2,0
Wing loading: 6,12-7,09 lb/ft2 29,9-34,6 kg/m2
Min. sink speed: 42 kts (6,12 lb/ft2) 77 km/h (29,9 kg/m2)
Min. sink rate: 1,03 kts (6,12 lb/ft2) 0,53 m/s (29,9 kg/m2)
Speed at 2,0 m/s (3,89 kts) sink rate: 88-91 kts (6,12-7,09 lb/ft2) 163-168 km/h (29,9-34,6 kg/m2)

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Wingspan: 44,29 ft 13 500 mm
Horizontal stabilizer span: 6,96 ft 2 120 mm
Length: 20,80 ft 6 340 mm
Height: 4,02 ft 1 224 mm
Wing area: 79,65 ft2 7,4 m2
Aspect ratio: 24+ 24+
Empty weight: 331 lb* 150 kg*
Max. take-off weight: 564 lb* 256 kg*

* Approximate weights (dependent on battery size and selected options)
 

PROPULSION SYSTEM
ESLS - Electric Self-Launching System
 
Motor power: 20 kW (15 kW continuous)
System voltage: 120V
 
Removable, Gen. 3, "A" battery pack integrated in fuselage with forced air-cooling
 
Technology: Li-Ion
Usable battery capacity: 5,19 kWh
Operational battery capacity: 4,73 kWh (10% buffer to preserve battery life)
Weight: 31 kg (68 lb)
 
Motor glider’s self-launch and climb performance on a single charge, equipped with “A” battery pack (TOW: 225 kg [496 lb]):
 
7 x take-off and climb to 500 m (1 640 ft) altitude
or 1 x take-off and climb to 500 m (1 640 ft) altitude + 200 km (124 mi) range
or 1 x  take-off and total climb to 4 250 m (13 940 ft)
Max. climb rate: >4,7 m/s (>9,14 kts)
Ground-roll take-off distance: 140 m (153 yards)

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