A Yak-40-based flying laboratory with the world's first electric aircraft engine was presented at the International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS-2021) in Russia. The perspective development was created by the specialists of the Central Institute of Aviation Motors P.I. Baranov (included in the N.E. Zhukovsky Institute) together with the "SuperOx" company.

In the nose of the aircraft installed propeller, which is driven by an electric motor. This is a unique hybrid scheme. The technology is based on superconducting winding materials, which are at 77 degrees Kelvin, and liquid nitrogen is contained inside. All this makes it possible to realize enormous power at a relatively small size.

"The technologies we are demonstrating today on the first domestic "electric planes" are promising for the future of the entire aviation industry, which is extremely interested in meeting stringent environmental requirements and reducing costs. In a number of areas, in particular, the use of high-temperature superconductors, Russia is not only keeping pace with foreign countries, but is also ahead of them," said Mikhail Gordin, Director General of the Institute.

By 2027, scientists hope to have developed all the technologies to create a fully electric aircraft.

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Author: Karina Kamalova