Distributed Propulsion
Multiple small motors distributed across an aircraft for improved efficiency and redundancy
Distributed propulsion uses many small electric or hybrid-electric motors instead of fewer large engines. Prototypes; applications include blended-wing-body and electric aircraft. Benefits: boundary-layer ingestion, redundancy, efficiency.
TRL
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Impact
4/5
Investment
4/5
Category
Hardware
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