Siemens-FlyEco Magnus eFusion
| Magnus eFusion | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Hybrid electric aircraft |
| National origin | Germany/Hungary |
| Manufacturer | Siemens and FlyEco |
| First flight | 11 April 2018 |
| Status | Production planned (2018) |
The Siemens-FlyEco Magnus eFusion is a German hybrid diesel-electric aircraft that was designed by Siemens and FlyEco, introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2018. The aircraft is intended for series production as a ready-to-fly design.[1]
The design was first flown on 11 April 2018 in Hungary.[1] On 31 May 2018, the prototype crashed in Hungary, while on a training flight, killing its two occupants.[2]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft featured a cantilever low-wing, a two-seat side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, fixed tricycle landing gear, and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]
The aircraft was made from composites. The power train consisted of a Siemens SP55D electric motor which was intended to be powered by batteries for take-off and landing. A FlyEco three-cylinder diesel engine, derived from a Smart Car engine, with common rail injection and electronic controls, was intended to recharge the batteries in flight for extended range.[1]
Accidents and incidents
[edit]The prototype crashed in Hungary on 31 May 2018 killing both occupants. The aircraft was on a training flight at the time. The accident investigation concluded that the crash was most likely due to pilot error in causing a high bank-angle stall close to the ground.[2][3][4]
Specifications (Magnus eFusion)
[edit]Data from Baker[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Powerplant: 1 × Siemens SP55D electric motor
- Powerplant: 1 × Smart Car three-cylinder automotive conversion diesel engine for battery charging in-flight
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Baker, Jason (2 April 2018). "Aero: Siemens And FlyEco Show Off Hybrid". AVweb. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ a b Trimble, Stephen (1 June 2018). "Electric-powered Magnus eFusion crash in Hungary kills two". Flightglobal. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Grady, Mary (2 October 2018). "Magnus eFusion Report: No Battery Fire". AVweb. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ Martini, Frank (2 April 2019). "Magnus eFusion – Pilotenfehler führte zum Unfall". aerokurier.de. Archived from the original on 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.