Table 2: Alpha Pipistrel lifecycle cost analysis.

 

Internal Combustion

Electric

Engine

Rotax 912 80 hp

Siemens Dynadyn 60 kW

Aircraft list price

$103,000

$117,000

Time Before Overhaul (TBO)

1,500 hours

2,500 hours

Overhaul Cost

$ 13,000

$ 17,400

Operating Cost

$ 30,600 (fuel for 1,500 hours)

$ 2,200 (electricity for 2,000 hours)

Total Cost Between Overhaul

$43,600

$19,600

Normalized Cost

$ 55/hour

$ 39/hour