The Yuneec Power Drive 40 is a Chinese electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Yuneec International of Kunshan, Jiangsu.[1]
| Power Drive 40 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric aircraft engine |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Yuneec International |
| Major applications | motorgliders |
Design and development
editThe Power Drive 40 is part of a family of scalable electric motor designs produced by Yuneec. The family of engines is designed to use the company's own power controller, Lithium polymer battery pack and charger, as an integrated package of components. This ensures that all components are compatible and also removes the need for aircraft builders to separately source components.[1][2]
The Power Drive 40 is a brushless 133 volt design producing 40 kW (54 hp), with an outrunner. The low working rpm of the engine means that it can turn a propeller at efficient speeds without the need for a reduction drive.[1]
Applications
editSpecifications (Power Drive 40)
editData from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12 and Yuneec[1][3]
General characteristics
- Type: Brushless electric aircraft engine
- Length: 163 mm (6.4 in)
- Diameter: 240 mm (9.4 in)
- Dry weight: 19 kg (42 lb)
Components
- Coil type: Outrunner
- Cooling system: air
- Reduction gear: none
Performance
- Power output: 40 kW (54 hp) at 2400 rpm
- Voltage: 133V nominal
- Current drain, maximum: 285 A
- Current drain, cruise: 180 A
- Power-to-weight ratio: 2.1 kW/kg
See also
editRelated lists
References
edit- ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 242-243 and 245. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Yuneec (2008). "Power Systems". Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ Yuneec (2008). "Power Drive System Specifications". Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.