Piasecki Modifying Hydrogen-Electric Helicopter Demonstrator

Haxel demonstrator will test propulsion technology for Piasecki’s planned hydrogen-electric PA-890.

Credit: Piasecki Aircraft
Piasecki Aircraft is preparing to modify an ultralight helicopter by installing a hydrogen-electric propulsion system with the goal of flying the piloted technology demonstrator by year-end. The German-built EDM Aerotech Coax 2D, a two-seat coaxial-rotor helicopter, is being modified under Piasecki...
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