positiveSYS.SOURCE: RTX• 2026-07-23T14:07:38Z
RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator Aims for 30% Fuel Efficiency
RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada has initiated ground testing of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, targeting up to 30% improved fuel efficiency. The system combines a thermal engine with a 1-megawatt electric motor and battery technology, aiming for first flight in 2027.
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