Yuneec Power Drive 20

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Power Drive 20
Type Electric aircraft engine
National origin China
Manufacturer Yuneec International
Major applications Ultralight aircraft

The Yuneec Power Drive 20 is a Chinese electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Yuneec International of Kunshan, Jiangsu. [1]

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Design and development

The Power Drive 20 is part of a family of scalable electric motor designs produced by Yuneec. The Power Drive 20+ produces the same power but at a reduced rpm. [1]

The family of engines is designed to use the company's own power controller, Lithium polymer battery pack and charger, as an integrated package of components. This ensures that all components are compatible and also removes the need for aircraft builders to separately source components. [1] [2]

The Power Drive 20 is a brushless 67 volt design producing 20 kW (27 hp), with an outrunner. The low working rpm of the engine means that it can turn a propeller at efficient speeds without the need for a reduction drive. [1]

Variants

Power Drive 20
Model that produces 20 kW (27 hp) at 2400 rpm, with a weight of 8.2 kg (18.1 lb). [1]
Power Drive 20+
Model that produces 20 kW (27 hp) at 2000 rpm, with a weight of 9.8 kg (21.6 lb). [1]

Applications

Specifications (Power Drive 20)

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12 and Yuneec [1] [3]

General characteristics

Components

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 242-243 and 245. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN   1368-485X
  2. Yuneec (2008). "Power Systems". Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  3. Yuneec (2008). "Power Drive System Specifications" . Retrieved 16 December 2012.