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T Osborne, Airbus advancing electric backup for helicopters, Aviation Week & Space Technology, 25 February-10 March 2019, p 68

In France, Airbus is developing an Electrical Backup System for emergency use in helicopters, providing up to two minutes of electric flight time. An H130 aircraft is being fitted with a 100kW electric motor, and a 220kW version is envisaged. 

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Journal title: Aviation Week & Space Technology

Keywords: 4 Propulsion - 4.3 Hybrid vehicles

Subjects: Aircraft Operation, Hybrid vehicles

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