Electra To Study Hybrid-Electric Propulsion For U.S. Army

Electra.aero  Caption: Electra is pursuing miliary applications for the hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing EL9

Electra is pursuing miliary applications for the hybrid-electric, ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing EL9.

Credit: Electra.aero
Startup Electra.aero is to study the benefits of hybrid-electric propulsion systems for U.S. Army operations while advancing development of its EL9 ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft. The Manassas, Virginia-based company has been awarded a $1.9 million small business innovation research (SBIR)...
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