C-130 Proposed As Sequential Electrification Testbed

Wright is proposing a sequential approach to electrifying large cargo aircraft such as the C-130.

Credit: Wright Electric
U.S. propulsion startup Wright Electric is proposing modifying a Lockheed Martin C-130 airlifter into a testbed to study the sequential electrification of large commercial cargo and military aircraft. The proposal is supported by NASA studies showing potential energy savings from the hybridization...
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