Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-powered
PA-890
Piasecki Aircraft Corp (PiAC) is stepping up its plans to bring a
hydrogen-powered helicopter to market by the end of the decade. Development
work that has been significantly boosted by support from the U.S. Air Force now
involves the evolution of a 660-kilowatt test rig for the propulsion system
into an iron bird unit that will pave the way for a full-scale prototype the
company aims to start flying in 2028.
The PA-890 slow-rotor
wing compound helicopter is expected to be able to carry a pilot and
up to seven passengers on trips longer than 200 nm. Its projected payload is
1,660 pounds and the maximum takeoff weight is 7,000 pounds.
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