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Old 06-17-2015, 04:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Airbus E-Fan and E-Thrust propulsion system

Two-seater electric demonstrator prototype, Airbus E-Fan at Paris Airshow. Lithium batteries power two-nacelled 60 kw electric motors. They have an hour of flight time but recharges in an hour. The composite frame has a T-tail and an inline tandem landing gear with outrigger support wheels. Those wheels are also powered so it could be taxied without the fans pushing it. This arrangement assists in takeoff as well. Airbus has plans for a four-seat variant with a kerosene-powered extender generator. There are also ambitious plans for an electric hybrid regional plane!



E Thrust Electric Aircraft propulsion system concept - Video Dailymotion

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