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Army Exploring Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Technology With Electra

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

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Army Exploring Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Technology With Electra

Image of Electra's EL9 aircraft in military style livery. Image: Electra

Electra has received a small research contract from the Army to mature hybrid-electric propulsion systems the company is developing for its ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft to advance the technology, and reduce risks, for Army aviation. The 18-month $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research contract supports research and development of hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems, Electra said on Tuesday. Under the award, Electra will conduct a trade study, operational analysis, modeling and simulation, flight-test, and evaluation. The Northern…

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