In Zhejiang province, China Aviation Industry General Aircraft conducted the first test flight of the AG60E electric aircraft in China. TASS reports this with reference to the Xinhua agency.
The aircraft is a modified version of the single-engine AG60 sports aircraft. It has a length of 6,9 meters and a wingspan of 8,6 meters. The maximum speed of the electric aircraft is 185 kilometers per hour.
The developers note that the successful flight of the AG60E is an important milestone in the development of the Chinese aviation industry.