SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 12, 2025Interesting Engineering

Vertical lift electric helicopters to get a boost with US firm’s new 7,000 RPM engine

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MagniX's new HeliStorm electric engines for helicopters provide a lightweight alternative to turbines, with the first model delivering 330kW peak power and weighing 75 kg, suitable for various rotorcraft and potentially extending hybrid-electric aircraft range.

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