VH-3-185 Hybrid Powerplant
The VH-3-185 leverages all that VerdeGo Aero has learned in two prior generations to deliver the best piston-powered hybrid powerplant on the market. Featuring patent pending air cooling and highly adapted customized parts throughout, this powerplant will deliver 185 kW continuous electrical power output in a 650 lb package with exceptional fuel efficiency of 0.34 lb/HP-hr. With a focus on simplified electronics and engine operation, this conformal product is being developed in close cooperation with the FAA as we seek Part 33 certification.

Match a single VH-3-185 with 3 hours of fuel and you’ve bolted on 555 kW-hr of energy at an energy density over 1200 W-hr/kg.
Inquire for ordering and delivery schedule. Initial deliveries for pre-certification aircraft integration and flight test are anticipated by the end of 2023.
Patents Pending
SImple
powerful
Reliable
KEY FEATURES
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Primary power generation for hybrid-electric aircraft
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540-1530+ Wh/kg equivalent energy density (1-4 hrs of fuel)
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40% better fuel economy than turbines, with less noise
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Uses Jet-A or biofuel substitutes = zero new infrastructure required
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Self-contained system includes engine, generator, inverter, and thermal management using air cooling
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Options for 400V or 800V, plus 28V system power
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Series or parallel hybrid modes
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Single or dual genset typical applications.
Quiet, Efficient, and Economical Power for Electric Aircraft
Moduar/Scalable - use one genset for smaller vehicles, two for larger vehicles
Broadly Applicable - suitable for UAM eVTOL, eSTOL, eCTOL
Quiet - much quieter than turbines and turbine-hybrids
Lowest Direct Operating Costs - compared to turbine-hybrids and battery-electric
Flexible - multiple potential operating modes using optional thru-shaft: mechanical shaft power on/off, electrical power on/off, burst power from battery to boost mechanical shaft power


Series/Parallel Architecture Enables Multiple Modes
BATTERIES ALONE CAN'T MEET YOUR MISSION?
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5-7X higher energy density than batteries
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Transformational range while meeting energy reserve requirements
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Refuel in minutes Vs hours
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More flights per day = more revenue
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No charging infrastructure required
TURBINE OPTIONS TOO LOUD OR TOO THIRSTY?
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40% better fuel economy for lower DOC and carbon emissions
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Available with noise mitigation below 70 dB at 100 ft or less
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Built around a certified engine and air cooling, familiar aerospace technology