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Initial tests, scheduled to begin in early 2024, will focus on validating Butterfly's propulsion systems, flight control mechanics, safety features, and operational efficiency.
Overair's unique trajectory-based control scheme in conjunction with a fault tolerant, multi-channel digital comms network could help future military rotorcraft become more damage-resistant and reliable in combat.
Toray's prepreg system is formulated for high-performance aerospace applications where the optimal ratio of strength to modulus properties is critical. It allows for autoclave and out-of-autoclave curing.
Investor Hanwha will also provide electric motors and battery packs for Overair's prototypes, as the two companies expand their R&D co-operation. First flight is planned for the second half of 2023.
Overair's engineers have emerged from the shadows and laid out plans for an innovative eVTOL aircraft, named Butterfly in recognition of its two sets of wings. Its relatively slow props should produce little noise.