Partners hail success of hydrogen helicopter first flight

UB replaced the R44โ€™s piston engine with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and Magnix electric motor, a configuration that also includes a small battery pack to manage transient power demands.

During the flight, around 90% of the energy required was provided by the two fuel cell stacks.

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Partners hail success of hydrogen helicopter first flight

Hydrogen Aviation

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