eCO2avia

Specifications:

Aircraft type

Hybrid-electric passenger helicopter (mock-up)

Piloting

1 pilot

Capacity

Unknown

Cruise speed

This depends upon the size of the helicopter and number of engines

Range

This depends upon the size of the helicopter and number of engines

Flight time

This depends upon the size of the helicopter and number of engines

Rotorblades

1 main rotorblade (with five rotorblades)

Tail rotor

1 shrouded fenestron-type rotor

Electric motors

2 electric motors

Power source

2 diesel electric engines and 2 batteries (there was talk of a 3 engines and 2 batteries)

Fuselage

Carbon fiber composite

Windows

Panoramic wrap around windows allowing forward, left, right and top visibility for excellent and spectacular views

Landing gear

Fixed skid landing gear

Safety features

The aircraft has 2 diesel engines and in case one engine fails, the other engine can provide enough electricity for the helicopter to land safely. There are also batteries on board allowing the helicopter to make an emergency landing if both engines fail. Having 2 engines and 2 batteries increase the level of safety of the passengers in the helicopter. In case of a total loss of power, the helicopter can autorotate and land to safety.