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Hydrogen-electric aircraft Odonata

17.11.2023

German manufacturer Odonata has unveiled an innovative hydrogen-electric aircraft that will soon be used for short-haul passenger transport. This air transport has a vertical take-off and landing system, which makes it possible to do without large runways and specialized infrastructure.

Odonata represents the promise of a new era in air travel, combining hydrogen energy and electric mobility. Despite technical and safety challenges, the new aircraft reflects the desire for a clean and efficient aviation future.

Engineers emphasize that this is not another electric aircraft (eVOLT), but an aircraft operating on a hydrogen-electric propulsion system. The hydrogen fuel generates electricity by charging the batteries, while the six propellers that control the aircraft are powered by built-in batteries without interacting directly with the hydrogen. When fully loaded, the aircraft can cover a distance of 1000 km.

Compared to competitors in the eVOLT segment, which have a range of 100-300 km, the new hydrogen aircraft, which does not yet have an official name, promises to meet the needs of short flights in Europe or the United States. It's important to note that comparisons with traditional electric aircraft are not entirely appropriate here, since eVOLTs are powered by a battery charged from the grid, unlike a hydrogen aircraft.

One of the advantages of the new product is that there is no need for a complex infrastructure for refueling, since hydrogen is easy to transport and its refueling takes much less time compared to its electric counterparts. However, there is a problem with the explosiveness of hydrogen, which the developers intend to solve.

Until 2030, it is planned to produce a production model capable of transporting eight passengers, a pilot and cargo weighing up to 800 kg over a considerable distance without harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

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