AAM Industry Gets a New (Electric Ducted) Fan

Schubeler Technologies’ new eP05-21 is the company’s first fan to be designed specifically for AAM and eVTOL applications.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 04:27 PM ET

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Schubeler’s new eP05-21 electric ducted fan is built specifically for large eVTOL aircraft. [Courtesy: Schubeler Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Schubeler Technologies has launched the eP05-21, a new electric ducted fan designed specifically for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry and eVTOL aircraft, marking its entry into the aerospace sector.
This 21-kilowatt, low-voltage fan is built for larger AAM aircraft, provides 680 newtons of static thrust, and has successfully completed extensive wind tunnel testing and integration.
Leading eVTOL manufacturers and aerospace companies, including Lilium, Volocopter, Airbus, and Boeing, are already utilizing Schubeler's new propulsion systems.
The eP05-21 is designed for aviation certification (EASA SC E-19) and offers a relatively low noise output, comparable to a quiet conversation.

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The young advanced air mobility (AAM) industry has its fair share of detractors that are skeptical of the viability of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. But it also has plenty of fans—and it just got a new one.

However, this fan, which comes from German propulsion developer Schubeler Technologies, is of the electric ducted variety. The eP05-21, unveiled Tuesday, is the company’s latest product. But unlike the rest of its catalog, which is primarily geared toward the sport and hobbyist industries, the new design is built for the AAM industry.