01.2 - Aircraft Design and Integrated Systems (Use cases and Applications)
MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN EXPLORATION OF HYBRID-ELECTRIC REGIONAL AIRCRAFT
S. Trepiccione¹, G. Melone¹, F. Nicolosi¹, G. Piscopo, Leonardo, Italy; M. Di Stasio¹; ¹UNINA, Italy
This work compares full-electric and hybrid-electric hydrogen fuel cell propulsion with conventional kerosene turboprops for regional aircraft in a 2040 entry-into-service timeframe. Using a conceptual design framework, multiple payload are analyzed to assess mission energy demand and emissions, identifying how payload and architecture influence the competitiveness of hydrogen-based solutions.
DOI: 10.71945/icas2026_0360