NASA says its experimental electric X-57 airplane has taken a major step toward its maiden flight following successful tests of a critical component.
NASA says its experimental electric airplane has taken a “major step” toward its maiden flight after successfully completing thermal testing of its cruise motor controllers.
It added that complex systems such as these have temperature-sensitive parts and therefore it has to be confirmed that they’re able to safely handle extreme conditions during flight. The aircraft is being built by modifying a baseline Italian Tecnam P2006T aircraft, adding an electric propulsion system that features lithium-ion batteries together with 14 electric motors and propellers.
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