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
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.