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Hydrogen engine UAV aircraft tested in the USA

Dallas, USA - "To improve efficiency and reduce weight"

A particular version of the small UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Scan Eagle, used by the US Navy and developed by Insitu and the Naval Research Laboratory, has made its first two hour flight test. The innovation is in its engine: the UAV is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The cell, capable of 1500W is equivalent to Scan Eagle's standard 2hp combustion engine. "Fuel cell technology will improve...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1139447
Rome, Italy, 04/06/2012 19:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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