Pipistrel Velis for RDAF
On 3 June 2021, Denmark's Forsvarsministeriet (Ministry of Defence) announced that they will take delivery of two Pipistrel Velis Electro single-engine, electric-powered, twin-seat light aircraft this autumn. The aircraft will be leased from Green Aerolease (France) for a trial period of two years.
The Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) will test the aircraft and determine their potential. The Velis Electro will be operated alongside the RDAF Saab T-17 Supporters operated by the Flyveskolen (FLSK, Flying School) at Karup air base. According to the information Denmark is the first country to procure an electric aircraft for operational use within its armed forces.
The Velis Electro is built by Pipistrel at Ajdovščina in Slovenia. For more information on the Pipistrel aircraft factory have a look at their website.
Artist impression by Forsvarsministeriet