Prandtl Propeller: Design Process, Verification and Testing
Status: Completed
Start Date: 2022-10-01
End Date: 2023-09-30
Description:
Evaluate and improve the Prandtl propeller and fan blade technology. Work so far has focused on the design process and understanding benefits and applications to propellers and fans. Going forward, efforts will transition to building testing designs.
Benefits:
Increased payload and range of eVTOL vehicles and a reduced acoustic signature of propellers and prop-rotors.
Lead Organization: Armstrong Flight Research Center