DBT Aero Explores Ducted-Fan Propulsion Partnership With MagLev Aero

DBT Aero's 2XL two-seat light aircraft will be powered by a Rotax piston aeroengine

DBT Aero's 2XL two-seat light aircraft will be powered by a Rotax piston aeroengine.

Credit: DBT Aero concepts
DBT Aero has signed an agreement to evaluate integrating MagLev Aero’s HyperDrive rim-driven electric ducted-fan propulsion system with the company’s laminar-flow airframe. Utah-based DBT Aero is developing aircraft that combine a unique Double Box Tail (DBT) configuration with natural laminar flow...
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