Eviation Alice
The Alice is an all-electric CTOL turboprop aircraft being developed by Eviation Aircraft Inc. Flight testing for the aircraft began in September 2022 and entry into service is targeted for 2027. Certification is being sought from the FAA and EASA under Part 23 and CS-23, respectively.
Structure and Powertrain
The Alice is to have three configurations, commuter (nine passengers, two pilots), executive (six passengers, two pilots) and a cargo variant with a capacity of 400 cubic ft. Multiplast are to supply the carbon fiber fuselage, the doors for which are to be supplied by Potez. The aircraft will feature multiple viewing windows, a low wing and a T-tail. Propulsion is provided by two large turboprops positioned at the rear of the fuselage. The all-electric propulsion system will consist of two 700 kW MagniX Magni650 powerplants and [Li-ion] 260-270 Wh/kg AVL batteries.
Specifications
| Aircraft Type | All-electric CTOL turboprop |
| Seats | Commuter - 9 + 2 pilots Executive - 6 + 2 pilots Cargo - 400 cubic ft. |
| MTOW | 8,346kg/18,400 lbs. |
| Payload | 2,500 lbs |
| Length | 17.4m/57 ft. 1 in. |
| Wingspan | 19.2m/63 ft. |
| Landing Gear | Retractable tricycle wheeled landing gear. |
| Cruising Speed | 481kph/299 mph |
| Range | 463km/288 miles |
| Flight Controls | Fly-by-wire |
| Takeoff & Landing | CTOL |
| Autonomy | No |
Avionics
The Alice will have an advanced fly-by-wire flight control system provided by Honeywell, with no autonomy planned for the future. Further to this, Eviation have engaged Parker Aerospace in the development of six technology systems: Cockpit controls, electromechanical flap system, thermal management, hydraulic powerpacks, vibration and noise mitigation and sealing solutions.