Using a 20 per cent scale model of the EL9 wing, recent tests have demonstrated lift coefficients greater than 20 , which is around seven times greater than the range typical of unblown wings.
The high temperature fuel cells that ZeroAvia will manufacture in the planned Glasgow facility are said to be key to unlocking fuel cell propulsion for larger aircraft.
CYCOM 5250-4HT is a bismaleimide resin system with excellent thermal stability after thermal cycling and ideal for use in high temperature areas near engines.
The first production aircraft will soon travel to Montreal where interior completions will take place ahead of its planned entry-into-service (EIS) in the second half of 2025.
Ground testing of the YFQ-42A production-representative test vehicle is vital preparation ahead of its planned first flight later this summer.
The state-of-the-art, 4,500 square metre centre will deliver more than 20 HAPS UAVs annually, supporting civil, environmental, and defense applications.
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