VH-3 185 kW
What if you could have a 555 kW-hr battery pack with 1200 wh/kg energy density?
The VH-3-185 leverages all that VerdeGo Aero has learned in two prior generations to deliver the best piston-powered hybrid powerplant on the market. Featuring patent-pending air cooling and highly adapted customized parts throughout, this powerplant will deliver 185 kW continuous electrical power output in a 650 lb package with exceptional fuel efficiency of 0.37 lb/HP-hr. With a focus on simplified electronics and engine operation, this conformal product is being developed in close cooperation with the FAA as we seek Part 33 certification.
Equivalent energy density of 600 - 1000+ Wh/kg including the entire hybrid system and fuel
40% better fuel economy than turbines, with less noise
Uses Jet-A or sustainable aviation fuel = zero new infrastructure required
Self-contained system includes engine, generator, inverter, and thermal management using air cooling
600V – 800V Output
Series or parallel hybrid modes
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Compatible with Jet-A, JP-8, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Standard control interface and connection to main power bus
Hard points for mounting from above or below
Integrated Air Cooling for Light Weight and High Performance
Multiple power output modes
- VH3 Hybrid Powerplant offers series and/or parallel output
- Output power can be [blended/split/divided] between electrical power and shaft power, per customer needs
- Burst power from battery to boost shaft power up to 100%
Quiet, Efficient, and Economical Power for Electric Aircraft
Modular/Scalable
Use one powerplant for smaller vehicles, two or more for larger vehicles
Broadly Applicable
Suitable for UAM eVTOL, eSTOL, eCTOL
Quiet
Much quieter than turbines and turbine-hybrids
Lowest Direct Operating Costs
Compared to turbine-hybrids and battery-electric
Flexible
Multiple potential operating modes using optional thru-shaft: mechanical shaft power on/off, electrical power on/off, burst power from battery to boost mechanical shaft power
Batteries alone can't meet the mission?
5-7X higher energy density than batteries
Transformational range while meeting energy reserve requirements
Up to 12X faster refuel/recharge
More flights per day = more revenue
No charging infrastructure required
Turbine options too loud or too thirsty?
40% better fuel economy for lower DOC and carbon emissions
Available with noise mitigation to be 10-20dB lower than turbine systems
Built around a certified engine & air cooling, familiar aerospace technology
