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Propulsion system for an aircraft

  • US 9,764,848 B1
  • Filed: 08/24/2016
  • Issued: 09/19/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A propulsion system for an aircraft comprising a first wing and a second wing, the propulsion system comprising:

  • an electric generator;

    a turbomachine configured to be mounted to the first wing of the aircraft and comprising a turbine section and a shaft, the shaft rotatable with at least a portion of the turbine section, the turbomachine operable with the electric generator;

    a first propulsor mechanically coupled to the shaft of the turbomachine; and

    a second propulsor assembly configured to be mounted to the second wing at a location away from the turbomachine and the first propulsor, the electric generator in electrical communication with the second propulsor assembly for powering the second propulsor assembly, wherein the second propulsor assembly further includes an electric motor.

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