Lightweight Megawatt Generator Comes Through in Demonstration
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --
The Air Force Research Laboratory and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III industry partner Electrodynamics Associates, Inc. demonstrated a multi-megawatt, high speed (15,000 rpm) generator to 25 members of industry and the Department of Defense.
The demonstration showed 10X power improvement for its weight/package (under 500 lbs) over existing state-of-the-art generators. The generator is intended to supply power through a compact package for directed energy applications and for supplying megawatt power to aircraft with increasing load and mission requirements. The generator's rated peak power is 2.5MW.
The demonstration showed 10X power improvement for its weight/package (under 500 lbs) over existing state-of-the-art generators. The generator is intended to supply power through a compact package for directed energy applications and for supplying megawatt power to aircraft with increasing load and mission requirements. The generator's rated peak power is 2.5MW.
