Design of hybrid/electric aircraft propulsion system

The diploma thesis deals with the issue of electric and hybrid aircraft propulsion. The first part of the thesis provides a view of the issue from the technological, ecological and legislative point of view. This is followed by a section on research into electric/hybrid drive components and an overview of the component manufacturers. The research section concludes with a market survey of electric/hybrid aircraft in the experimental aircraft, CS-22, CS-LSA and CS-23 categories. This is followed by the actual design of two hybrid and one electric propulsion variants for the CS-LSA category aircraft and evaluation of operational characteristics. Finally, the engine mounting design for the electric variant is outlined