The EcoPulse hybrid power technology demonstrator is due to begin flights with the electric propulsion system operating by mid-November at the latest. The fixed-wing EcoPulse demo aircraft, which uses the Daher TBM 900 as its platform, has been flying with inactive wing-mounted electric thrusters installed since earlier this year, following baseline trials last year with just the PT6 turboprop.
Two of the 50-kW electric power units were fitted in March, with two more added in April. A full complement of six electric motors was flown in time for the aircraft to appear at the Paris Air Show in June.
Two of the 50-kW electric power units were fitted in March, with two more added in April. A full complement of six electric motors was flown in time for the aircraft to appear at the Paris Air Show in June.
