EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid
Green Car Congress
JUNE 17, 2013
For the E-Thrust concept, distributed propulsion means that several electrically-powered fans are distributed in clusters along the wing span, with one advanced gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans and for the re-charging of the energy storage. By re-energizing the wake, the overall aircraft drag is reduced.
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