An exemplary high-speed hybrid propulsion system for a tiltrotor aircraft includes two pivotal nacelles, each nacelle comprising an electric motor coupled to a proprotor; an electric aircraft system; an electric generator; an electrical bus electrically connected to the electric generator, the electric motors, and the electric aircraft system; and a convertible turbofan engine coupled to an electric generator through a drive shaft.
HIGH-SPEED HYBRID PROPULSION FOR AIRCRAFT
2020-06-04
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Propulsion Concepts for High Speed Aircraft
SAE Technical Papers | 1975
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NTRS | 1975
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