Russia successfully tests engine for vertical takeoff, landing

MOSCOW, Feb 4 (PRIME) -- A superconductor electrical engine for a vertical takeoff and landing air taxi has been tested successfully in Moscow, a spokesperson for the Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects told PRIME on Monday.

“Successful demo tests of a 500-kilowatt high-temperature superconductor electrical engine have been performed in Moscow’s Central Institute of Aviation Motors. The engine is a joint project of the foundation and SuperOx innovation startup,” the statement read.

The engines may be used in fully-electrical or hybrid propulsion units of commuter planes, perspective rotor-wing aircraft and vertical takeoff and landing air taxis.

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