US Joby Aviation and L3harris Technologies have announced their new strategic partnership to develop a hybrid-electric Evtol aircraft for military use.
The project is intended to be originally completely electric Joby S4 The model is converted into a new version with a gas turbine drive system. The goal is to create a vertical and landing (VTOL) aircraft concept that can be operated with staff and autonomous mode.
According to the announcement, the goal is to evaluate military capabilities during low -altitude missions, with special attention to operational flexibility. The aircraft will be used with staff and autonomously, providing extensive use in various military scenarios.
Hybrid Evtol aircraft test flights are scheduled to begin at the end of 2025 and shows are expected to be 2026.
Although Joby is mainly in civilian aviation, he has previously cooperated with the US Air Force, such as transporting electric aircraft prototypes under the Agility Prime program, which has since been completed. In recent years, Joby has received more than $ 130 million from airports to develop vertical up and down and landing technology.
As the range of completely electric aircraft, especially in indopacious military operations, has been still limited, the US Air Force has been emphasizing on hybrid-electric drive systems since 2024, which are more in line with current tactical and operational needs.
Joby and L3harris’s new partnership seeks to meet this need by combining Joby’s advanced air mobility technology and integration expertise in L3harris protection systems.
Source and pictures: Joby Aviation. This content was made with artificial intelligence and then underwent editorial inspection.
