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Same problem as all hybrid power systems; weight and complexity. You can't get away with generalist designs in an aircraft the way you can with a land or water
by ramesh31 4y ago
Same problem as all hybrid power systems; weight and complexity. You can't get away with generalist designs in an aircraft the way you can with a land or water vehicle. Carrying around the weight and drag penalties of an unused engine would more than detract from any efficiency gain with an electric auxiliary.
- Ekaros 4y agoAlso unlike with sea where efficiency gains from hybrids out gain the mass and volume losses, same doesn't apply to air. Also, some of the engine types like turboprops are pretty good already. And hybrid systems likely won't make gains and probably even lose quite a bit.