In 2018, AeroDelft was founded as a platform for students to initiate and innovate projects within the aerospace sector. Currently, we are a team of 56 students working on Project Phoenix. Our mission is to prove that liquid hydrogen is a valid and sustainable alternative to conventional aviation fuels. We aim to achieve this through the construction of two aircraft: the Phoenix Prototype and the Phoenix Full Scale.
Phoenix PT is a fully self-built unmanned aircraft. It is a 1:3 scale model of the E-Genius glider. Initially, it will fly on battery power to verify the integrity of the structure and electronics. After that, a gaseous hydrogen system will be integrated, and the fuel cell will be used to power the motor. The final step is to integrate our liquid hydrogen system into the drone. Testing this system, lays the foundation for Phoenix FS and allows the system to be scaled up.
In the summer of 2020, AeroDelft also began the Full Scale project. The goal of this project is to convert a standard Sling 4 into a hydrogen-electric aircraft. This academic year, we aim to assemble the aircraft and prepare it for taxiing. Ultimately, the goal is to complete a manned flight on liquid hydrogen in the summer of 2025.
The lecture will be followed by a guided tour of the discussed objects.
The lecture will be held at TU Delft, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Kluyverweg 1 in Delft, Lecture Hall D, and will start at 19:30.
If you would like to attend this lecture, please register via email at: nvvl@nlr.nl, indicating whether or not you are a member of the NVvL.