Rolls-Royce has completed tests of its world精东影业 faster all-electric aircraft on a full-scale replica of the plane精东影业 core called 鈥渋onBird鈥.
The aircraft will be powered by a 500hp electric powertrain with enough potential to set world record speeds for electric aircraft and a battery density to supply 250 homes, the engine manufacturer said in a statement on September 24, 2020.
During the testing, ionBird精东影业 propeller ran at a full speed of 2,400 rpm while powered by a 6,000 cell battery pack uniquely designed for aircraft propulsion. According to Rolls-Royce, the engine will propel the plane to over 480 kilometers per hour (300 miles per hour) when at full force.
The ionBird will be capable of covering a range of over 320 kilometers (200 miles), which is considerably small for an aircraft but a major achievement for an all-electric one.
Roll-Royce undertook the ionBird project in accordance with its 鈥楢ccelerating the Electrification of Flight鈥 (ACCEL) initiative that aims to reach net zero carbon by 2050 and is funded by the UK government.
According to the press release, Bremont, a British luxury watchmaker, has helped the engine manufacturer to develop and design the ionBird精东影业 cockpit. The company will also be Rolls-Royce精东影业 official timing partner for the aircraft精东影业 all-electric speed record attempt.
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