en.Wedoany.com Reported - VerdeGo Aero recently announced that it has delivered the first VH-4T-RD hybrid electric power unit to a customer, marking the company's transition from internal research and development to active customer deployment for pre-certification applications. The first hybrid power unit was delivered on time and within budget, demonstrating replicable manufacturing capabilities and readiness to support equipment integration and testing.

The VH-4T is a fully integrated turbine-powered hybrid power unit that encompasses power generation and rectification, control systems, mechanical integration, and an integrated cooling system, enabling continuous full-power operation without additional cooling. This hybrid power unit can support mission capabilities for high-performance electric aircraft and UAVs in both military and commercial markets.

In terms of performance enhancement, converting a 4 to 6-seat battery-powered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to a VH-4T hybrid typically increases range by 10 times, improves cruise speed, and increases payload capacity. For winged VTOL aircraft or UAVs utilizing distributed electric propulsion, this hybrid power unit enables long-range missions and convertible flight modes. Aircraft or rotorcraft with a single main rotor or propeller can benefit from its series and parallel hybrid configuration capabilities, fully leveraging the advantages of liquid fuel and batteries.

The delivered VH-4T-RD development version generates 375 kilowatts of high-voltage power, targeting customers with urgent timelines to accelerate flight and ground testing. The production-intent version, the VH-4T-415, capable of providing 415 kilowatts, is under development.

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