Rolls-Royce’ hybrid M250 system successfully tested:
15 March, 2019: Rolls-Royce has successfully tested its hybrid version of the M250 gas turbine in a ground demonstration setting in three operating modes like Series Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid and Turbo-Electric. The M250 hybrid has the potential to transform aviation power and has been planned to be used as a propulsion plant with power ranging from 500kW to 1MW. The complete engine testing took place at the Rolls-Royce facility in Indianapolis, US.
The system will be used in different types of transport platforms to enable distributed electric propulsion, including EVTOLs (hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles), general aviation aircraft and hybrid helicopters. Since its initial development, the M250 has powered more than 170 varieties of the fixed-wing military, civilian aircraft and helicopters.
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