STUDY ON ELECTRIFICATION OF LIGHT HELICOPTER

In recent years, Reduction of the environmental load has been advocated in all industries, decarbonization is progressing as a global trend, and the aviation industry is no exception. While the electrification of aircraft has been actively researched as well as the idea of using electric aircraft has raised in the concept of UAM (Urban Air Mobility), which was devised as a new means of urban transportation. However, there are major obstacles to the development of new aircraft, and it is possible to apply to existing aircraft and bring them to market faster. It is expected that electric helicopters capable of vertical takeoff and landing will be able to meet the demand, but there are little trial cases. In this research, characteristics of a new electric light helicopter through conceptual design were discussed and compared the performance and usability with the existing aircraft