Whisper Modifies Glider To Test Quiet Electric Propulsors

Whisper Aero  Caption: Whisper Ultralight is an Aeriane Swift3 foot-launched glider modified with quiet electric ducted fans

Whisper Ultralight is an Aeriane Swift3, foot-launched glider modified with quiet electric ducted fans.

Credit: Whisper Aero
Whisper Aero has received funding to help modify a glider to flight test the startup’s ultraquiet, electric-ducted fans. Fitted with two 80-lb.-thrust eQ250 propulsors, the modified Aeriane Swift3 sailplane is planned to fly toward year’s end. Founded in 2020, Crossville, Tennessee-based Whisper is...
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