Air Force Invests in Whisper’s Ultraquiet Propulsion Technology
Flight testing of the electric propulsion developer’s contested logistics concepts is expected to begin in 2027.
Flight testing of the electric propulsion developer’s contested logistics concepts is expected to begin in 2027.
Manufacturer of high blade count electric ducted fans will work with Electric Power Systems (EPS) to design a powertrain for retrofit and clean-sheet aircraft.
Schubeler Technologies’ new eP05-21 is the company’s first fan to be designed specifically for AAM and eVTOL applications.
Company claims to reduce aircraft noise to a whisper while delivering 20 percent greater efficiency than other ducted fan designs.
The startup aims to enable the next generation of cleaner, quieter drones and aircraft.
Whisper Aero has finished validation testing of its new ultra-quiet, high efficiency electric aircraft propulsion technology for the Pentagon.