Yuneec Power Drive 40

The Yuneec Power Drive 40 is a Chinese electric motor for powering electric aircraft, designed and produced by Yuneec International of Kunshan, Jiangsu.[1]

Power Drive 40
Type Electric aircraft engine
National origin China
Manufacturer Yuneec International
Major applications motorgliders

Design and development

The Power Drive 40 is part of a family of scalable electric motor designs produced by Yuneec. 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 40 is a brushless 133 volt design producing 40 kW (54 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]

Applications

Specifications (Power Drive 40)

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

General characteristics

  • Type: Brushless electric aircraft engine
  • Length: 163 mm (6.4 in)
  • Diameter: 240 mm (9.4 in)
  • Dry weight: 19 kg (42 lb)

Components

Performance

  • Power output: 40 kW (54 hp) at 2400 rpm
  • Voltage: 133V nominal
  • Current drain, maximum: 285 A
  • Current drain, cruise: 180 A
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 2.1 kW/kg

See also

Related lists

References
  1. 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 December 13, 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  3. Yuneec (2008). "Power Drive System Specifications". Retrieved 16 December 2012.
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