Taifun 17 H2

In collaboration with industrial partners, THWS is developing a fuel cell drive for mobile applications. The drive system is to be suitable for the special requirements of aviation and will be tested in small aircraft.

The project partners from science and industry see an extensive market for „Electric Air Mobility“:

  • Aircraft, drones
  • Internal transport at airports and logistics centers
  • Air cabs and delivery services
  • Use in science, nature conservation, disaster control, police and border protection
  • Flying clubs, flying schools, private pilots
  • Business travel, work flights

About Taifun 17 H₂

The Taifun 17 H₂ is based on the Valentin Taifun 17 E touring motor glider. The two-seater low-wing monoplane in plastic construction is characterized by a self-supporting two-part wing with a fixed middle section. It has a T-tail and retractable undercarriage. The propulsion system uses a fuel cell system with gaseous hydrogen as fuel.

Manufacturer of the airframe Valentin Flugzeugbau, Hassfurt
Wing span 17 m
Wing area 17,6 m²
Max. Flying mass 820 kg
Cruising speed 205 km/h
Lowest sink rate 1.15 m/s at 110 km/h
Propulsion Synchronous external rotor motor Emrax 268
Power output 75 kW
Power supply Fuel cell, buffer battery