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Old 27th Jan 2023, 20:06
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Winemaker
 
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I haven't done any calculations, but that will be a significantly sized battery to vertically lift a 4200# airframe, 1300# fuel, and 1800# of people. I suppose it could be recharged during flight by running the electric motor as a generator, but that will take fuel. As for running it on hydrogen, basic fuel energy density calculations of hydrogen vs liquid hydrocarbon suggest there will be a volume issue.... as well as cryogenic/pressure tank issues. Hydrogen might be good for trucks and buses.
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