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The small distributed motors on the X-57 are only used on takeoff and landing to augment lift. The small propellers fold away in cruise, when the entirety of th
by scarier 4y ago
The small distributed motors on the X-57 are only used on takeoff and landing to augment lift. The small propellers fold away in cruise, when the entirety of the aircraft’s thrust is provided by two large propellers at the wingtips.