Safran EngineUS
The Safran ENGINeUS is a family of electric motors for aircraft propulsion developed by Safran, outputting up to {{cvt|100|kW}}.
Design
The ENGINeUS 45 air-cooled direct-drive Smart Motor (integrating motor and power electronic converter) produces {{cvt|70|kW}} maximum and {{cvt|45|kW}} continuously, has a power-to-weight ratio of 2.5 kW/kg at 2,500 rpm and an efficiency over 94%.{{cite news |url= https://aviationweek.com/future-aerospace/week-technology-oct-28-nov-1-2019 |title= The Week In Technology, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2019 |date= Oct 28, 2019 |editor= Graham Warwick |work= Aviation Week & Space Technology}}
Applications
- SOCATA TBM-based EcoPulse: distributed hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator, planned to fly in 2022; six ENGINeUS-driven propellers integrated into the wing.
- VoltAero Cassio: modified Cessna 337 Skymaster with two tractor ENGINeUS 45 on the wing, planned to fly in November 2019.
See also
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