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Electric Twister with hybrid range pod

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litespeed

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I was checking out the Silence Twister and saw a proposed electric version of the twister with a range extending power pod.

Much like a drop tank but with a petrol generator and tank inside a pod to sit under the aircraft. Pod connects to aircraft for use in flight to power the electric engine and reduce/remove the need to draw battery current.

Been a pod that can be removed , it is ideal for the long flight or remove it for short flights. And if all goes to crap you can drop that sucker and reduce weight.:gig: Even could have a little chute for the nervous types.
:lick:
Interesting idea.

silence electric range pod.jpg


Another Cure for Range Anxiety



What this would weigh?

Would want a really light and efficient motor/generator.


Let her rip guys- please discuss.
:beer:
 
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