Siemens-FlyEco Magnus eFusion
German light aircraft
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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]
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| Magnus eFusion | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hybrid electric aircraft |
| National origin | Germany/Hungary |
| Manufacturer | Siemens and FlyEco |
| Status | Production planned (2018) |
| History | |
| First flight | 11 April 2018 |
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
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
Specifications (Magnus eFusion)
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