CNN reported that Rolls-Royce has said it has developed the “world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.” The “Spirit of Innovation” aircraft reportedly “attained a maximum speed of 387.4 mph (623km/h) in flight.” The aircraft “flew 300 mph over 9.32 miles in Wiltshire at the UK Ministry of Defence’s military aircraft testing site, which is 182 mph quicker than the previous record.”
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Spirit of Innovation Electric Aircraft Speed Record Confirmed
Aviation Week reports that Rolls-Royce’s Spirit of Innovation “electric aircraft has secured the world electric aircraft speed record following verification by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).”
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