The ES-30 hybrid electric airliner was unveiled for the first time

In July, Futura introduced Hart Aerospace's ES-30, a motorized airliner. HybridHybrid Electric that can carry up to 30 passengers. Today, the aircraft manufacturer revealed about it for the first time the performerthe performer Life size. Its wingspan is 32 meters and the doorthe door Code name Heart Experiment 1. The size of the future commercial version of the first prototype aircraft is rare. Generally, aircraft manufacturers conduct their tests by gradually increasing their dimensionsthe planethe plane.

In photos, we see larger packspacks The batteries are located on the back of the device. This is undoubtedly a central question MassMass of the plane. The aircraft should make its maiden flight in 100% electric mode next year, but for now, all tests are being conducted on the ground. For example, this is the case for recharging its batteries designed by BAE-Systems. This fast charge should be limited to 30 minutes. In the released photos, the current four engines appear to be electric. At least, we noticed that the exhausts of the turboprops were not characteristic. This certainly explains the fact that during its first flight tests, only the electric motor was tested.

Commercial flights in 2028

Starting in 2026, the Swedish company plans to build a pre-production prototype, the Hart X2. This allows the aircraft to be tested using the hybrid mode of the aircraft. Ultimately, the ES-30 will be designed to handle short-haul flights. It should have a range of 200 kilometers on the electric engine alone. On the other hand, to double this distance, two conventional turboprops take over. Due to the torque of its electric motor and the support of turboprops, the aircraft can take off on very short runways. The company claims that it is suitable for tracks limited to 1,100 meters. Given the strong pace of development, the commercial ES-30 model could fly well from 2028, if the aircraft is certified before then.