GKN Aerospace’s cryogenic hyperconducting technology unlocks hydrogen electric propulsion for large aircraft

Description

The H2GEAR programme has passed a major milestone by completing its first round of system level trade studies. The studies focused on propulsion system architecture and subsystem technology selection for hypothetical 19, 48 and 96 PAX concept aircraft. Work to date shows that GKN Aerospace’s developments in the fuel cell system integration, combined with hyperconducting power network and motor drive systems, will enable hydrogen electric propulsion to be scaled up more quickly than was originally thought.