Scientists from the Institute of Aerospace Technologies, with the support of the Government of Great Britain, have created an aircraft that can determine the future of aviation. Researchers showed a project harmless to the planet of the passenger airliner on hydrogen fuel, writes Bloomberg.
The aircraft was designed within the framework of the Flyzero concept, which implies the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from commercial flights – on the implementation of the program British authorities allocated 15 million pounds of sterling (1.5 billion rubles). Hydrogen experts consider one of the most promising funds for the task.
The medium-sized airliner presented, the wing span reaches 54 meters – more than that of Boeing 767, and less than that of Boeing 787. The model is equipped with two turbofan engines and cryogenic water storage tanks – in the tail and front of the fuselage. The fuel in them will be stored at a temperature of minus 250 degrees Celsius.
researchers argue that 279 passengers from London in San Francisco can be transported on a liner at the same speed and comfort as on airplanes with a jet engine. However, hydrogen is more complicated and more expensive on board, and also need years to create the necessary infrastructure and equip airports in new gas stations.