Lange EA 42 explained

The Lange EA 42 is an electrical aero engine designed for self launching gliders. It is produced in Germany by Lange Aviation for their Antares 20E glider.

Development

The EA 42 combines an EM 42 brushless 42 kW electric external rotor motor with a related engine control system and power electronics. The motor drives a two-bladed composite fixed pitch propeller with a diameter of 20NaN0. It is powered by a battery pack.

Applications

Specifications (EA 42)

LE 42 power electronics