Breakthrough Test Flight of China's First Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Hybrid eVTOL Aircraft in Shanghai
Key Ideas
- Dream Fly, Tongchen Heguang Cryogenic Technology, and JiaQing successfully tested China's first tonne-level liquid hydrogen-powered eVTOL aircraft in Shanghai.
- The aircraft proved the viability of liquid hydrogen as an energy solution for aviation, featuring advanced storage systems and fuel cell technology.
- The successful flight demonstrates stability in extreme temperatures, high speeds, efficiency, and extended range for various applications like logistics and rescue operations.
- The collaboration aims to develop a liquid-hydrogen-powered unmanned drone and a 2.8-tonne eVTOL aircraft with an 800-kilometer range, showcasing further innovation in hydrogen technology.
In Shanghai, Dream Fly Technology, Tongchen Heguang Cryogenic Technology, and JiaQing New Energy successfully conducted a test flight of China's first tonne-level hybrid tiltrotor electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen. Tongchen Heguang Cryogenic Technology provided hydrogen liquefaction, refueling, and storage systems, while JiaQing New Energy supplied the fuel cell system. This achievement validates liquid hydrogen as a viable energy source for aircraft, boasting advanced storage and supply systems. The aircraft can operate efficiently in temperatures from -10°C to 57°C, offering high speeds, improved efficiency, and an extended range suitable for various applications. Following this success, Tongchen Heguang Cryogenic Technology plans to develop a liquid-hydrogen-powered drone and a larger eVTOL aircraft with an 800-kilometer range, showcasing continuous innovation in hydrogen technology.