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The world's largest electric plane took off for the first time

The X1 aircraft is 32.3 meters long, has a wingspan of 23.2 meters, and has a takeoff weight of 11.3 tons. According to Heart Aerospace, it consumed $5 worth of electricity during the test.

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**The world's largest electric plane made its first flight**

The X1 electric plane, created by the American company Heart Aerospace, has successfully completed its first test flight. During this test at Plattsburgh Airport in New York, the pilot lifted the plane to a height of 335 meters and the flight lasted a total of 27 minutes.

It is reported that the X1 model was developed to demonstrate the potential of electric aviation. During the flight, the plane used only battery power. According to Heart Aerospace, only $ 5 worth of electricity was consumed for this test flight.

According to the technical specifications of the X1 aircraft, its length is 32.3 meters, and the wingspan is 23.2 meters. The take-off weight of the aircraft is 11.3 tons, and the power of the electric motor exceeds 1 MW.

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