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Velis Electro (Image credit: Pipistrel)
Slovenian Army to test various Pipistrel basic trainers to select the one that will replace its Zlin 143 and 242 aircraft.
On June 29, 2021, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, Matej Tonin, visited Pipistrel‘s headquarter in Ajdovščina, Slovenia, and signed an agreement to test various Pipistrel made aircraft for basic training purposes. The Slovenian Army will test a Virus SW121, a Velis Electro, the four seater Panthera and the simulator Velis X-Alpha VR.
Pipistrel will also provide pilot familiarization and train army mechanics for prefight inspections and basic maintenance of the above mentioned planes. The MoD will in return enable Pipistrel the use of the Poček military range and the areas of the Cerklje ob Krki air base.
The Slovenian Army uses two Zlin 143 and eight Zlin 242 aircraft, that will be replaced in the next years, for basic training of the cadets. The evaluation of the aircraft will start soon, making Slovenia the first military operator of an all electric plane. The Danish MoD already signed a leasing contract for two Velis Electro earlier in June, but the deliveries are scheduled for September.
Slovenian Army To Become The First Military Operator of An All-Electric Trainer
Slovenian Army to test various Pipistrel basic trainers to select the one that will replace its Zlin 143 and 242 aircraft. On June 29, 2021, the Minister
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