01.2 - Aircraft Design and Integrated Systems (Use cases and Applications)
A MULTI-RANGE HYBRID-ELECTRIC OPEN-ROTOR AIRCRAFT CONCEPT FOR THE WIDE-BODY PASSENGER CLASS
G. Atanasov¹, D. Silberhorn¹, V. Nugnes¹; ¹German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany
This paper presents a hybrid-electric open-rotor aircraft concept demonstrating that high efficiency can be achieved across both long-range and people-mover missions with a configurable vehicle. The results highlight the potential of reduced cruise speed and configurable energy storage to significantly lower fuel consumption, offering new design pathways for future low-emission air transport.
DOI: 10.71945/icas2026_0625