NASA’s X-57: Learn How Electric is the Shape of Things to Come
Description:
In this What's New in Aerospace program, NASA’s Nicholas Borer talks about the X-57 “Maxwell,” an all-electric experimental aircraft. Today, electrically-powered aircraft are starting to take flight, and the X-57 flight demonstrator is designed to showcase one way electric power can shape new airplanes through a technology called Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP). This program is made possible through the generous support of Boeing. More info: airandspace.si.edu/whats-new-aerospace
Video Duration:
28 min 49 sec
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