4, May 2012
Volta Volaré’s GT4 E-Hybrid Airplane Taking Orders

Volta Volaré four-seater GT4 hybrid private aircraft

Volta Volaré has begun taking folks money orders for their four-seater GT4 hybrid airplane which they believe is the "most technologically advanced private aircraft available anywhere on Earth.”  The GT4 E-Hybrid airplane can take off, fly, and land on electric power only.  When the battery level drops below 25 percent a gas engine will start up to recharge the airplane.

  • Take Off Distance: 1400 ft (430 m)
  • Rate of Climb: 1800 ft/min (550 m/min)
  • Landing Distance: 1500 ft (460 m)
  • Cruise: 160 knots (296 km/h) @ 12,500 ft
  • Ceiling: 24,000 ft
  • Maximum speed (sea level): 310 knots (574 km/h)
  • Minimum Speed: 65 knots (120 km/h)
  • Landing Speed: 75 knots (139 km/h)
  • The Volta Volaré GT4 will cost $495,000. There are eleven remaining for purchase this year, with another 36 for 2013.

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