Megawatt-Scale Flagship Propulsion

1000 kgf (10 kN) High-Thrust Electric Ducted Fan System

Engineered for 5–7 passenger commercial eVTOL airliners, regional hybrid-electric aircraft, and heavy-payload maritime vessels. Powered by a 600 kW liquid-cooled direct-drive permanent magnet motor integrated within an aerodynamically contoured carbon-composite nacelle with acoustic liner suppression.

Fan Rotor Ø 0.60 m9 Blades / 7 StatorsTakeoff 4,000 rpmCruise 2,500 rpmIntegrated Duct, Fan, Motor & ESC
1000kg Detail
1000KGF
Max Static Thrust (ISA, S/L)
1.6M
Rotor Blade Diameter
2700RPM
Takeoff Rated Speed
600KW
Peak Motor Power (kW)

Reference Configuration Specifications

Standard Engineering Envelope & Baseline Performance

EDF Structure AnimationDynamic 3D Cutaway (9 Blades / 7 Stator Vanes)
Rotor Blade Diameter
1.60m
Nozzle Exit Diameter
0.72m
Duct Axial Chord
0.45m
Hub Diameter
0.24m
Max Static Thrust (ISA, S/L)
1000kgf
Rotor Blade Count
12
Stator Strut Count
7
Takeoff Rated Speed
2700rpm
Cruise Rated Speed
2500rpm
Peak Motor Power (kW)
600kw
System ComponentsDuct, fan rotor, electric motor, and matched ESC.
Voltage & ControlTailored to customer requirements (100V–400V+ DC, CAN/PWM).
Cooling RequirementEvaluated based on airframe installation & mission duty cycle.

Propulsion Engineering Innovations

Eliminates mechanical gearbox failure points while delivering superior acoustic shielding and high aerodynamic cruise efficiency.

Direct-Drive PMSM

600 kW Gearless Direct-Drive Motor

Eliminates the maintenance overhead, lubrication complexity, and single-point mechanical failure risk of planetary gearboxes. Features segmented Halbach array magnets for maximized torque density.

600 kW
Peak Shaft Output
Aeroacoustic Shroud

Acoustic Liner & BPF Noise Suppression

Integrated micro-perforated acoustic liner and 7 swept stator vanes cancel blade passage frequencies (BPF), achieving a 12–15 dB reduction in noise signature compared to equal-thrust open propellers.

-15 dB
Acoustic Signature Delta
Composite Nacelle

Autoclave-Cured Carbon Fiber Cowl

High-modulus T800 carbon fiber prepreg shell with diffusion exit geometry. Provides exceptional hoop strength against centrifugal blade containment and minimizes nacelle drag during high-speed cruise.

1.6 m
Outer Shroud Diameter
Thermal & SiC Inverter

800V+ Liquid-Cooled SiC Powertrain

Optimized for 800V to 1000V high-voltage DC buses with automotive/aviation-grade Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules. Internal liquid jacket maintains continuous thermal equilibrium under ISA +30°C hot-day climb profiles.

800V+
High-Voltage DC Bus

Target Aircraft Configurations

Proven power allocation models for multi-rotor distributed electric propulsion (DEP) architectures and hybrid-electric commuter aircraft.

Commercial Passenger eVTOL

5–7 Passenger Vectored-Thrust Air Taxi

Configured in tandem or blown-wing arrangements (6 to 8 units) providing full vertical lift during takeoff/transition and high-efficiency thrust during 260+ km/h forward cruise.

Propulsion Layout:6–8 Units Distributed (DEP)
Thrust Target:T/W = 1.25 – 1.35
Target MTOW:4,500 – 6,200 kg MTOW
Regional Commuter Aircraft

19-Seat Hybrid-Electric Feeder Airliner

Wing-mounted dual or quadruple nacelle installations augmenting wing lift via boundary layer ingestion (BLI) for short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations.

Propulsion Layout:2–4 Wing-Mounted Nacelles
Thrust Target:Cruise T/W = 0.28 – 0.35
Target MTOW:7,000 – 11,500 kg MTOW
Heavy Maritime Transport

High-Speed Air-Cushion Vehicle & Airboat

Enclosed ducted fan provides personnel protection, zero exposed rotor hazard, and high static thrust resistance against salt spray and coastal sea-spray environments.

Propulsion Layout:2–4 Aft Pylon Thrusters
Thrust Target:Dynamic Thrust Optimized
Target MTOW:5,000 – 12,000 kg Vessel

Aerospace Engineering Deliverables

Yuntu partners with OEM aircraft design teams, supplying complete aerodynamic, structural, and avionics interface packages.

Static & Transition Aerodynamics

Full-Scale Wind Tunnel 6-DoF Test Report

Calibrated force-balance data across angles of attack (-10° to +95°) and crosswind conditions up to 45 m/s, validating transitional thrust vectors.

Format:CSV, MATLAB & PDF Reports
Structural & Thermal Interface

High-Fidelity 3D STEP & Digital Twin Model

Exact mounting flange bolt patterns, Center of Gravity (CG), mass moments of inertia, and finite element analysis (FEA) structural boundary constraints.

Format:STEP / IGES / Parasolid
Flight Control Integration

Dual-Channel Avionics & CAN/ARINC Bus Protocol

Redundant digital motor controller interface documentation supporting CAN Aerospace, ARINC 429, and RS-485 telemetry feeds with sub-5ms latency.

Format:ICD & Firmware Specification
Thrust, Power, RPM & Thermal Matrix

Comprehensive Propulsion Envelope Map

Multidimensional performance maps mapping voltage, ambient density altitude (0–3000m), inverter temperature, and continuous vs peak torque limits.

Format:Digital Lookup Tables & Curves

Need Full 3D CAD/STEP Models & Avionics Protocols?

Yuntu provides OEM aircraft design teams with mounting flange CAD, mass moment matrices, and CAN/ARINC ICDs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 1000kgf unit is optimized for 800V to 1000V DC high-voltage architectures to minimize cabling mass and I²R losses. Peak power demand is 600 kW during takeoff/hover transition, and continuous cruise power is rated at 250–320 kW depending on aircraft aerodynamics and cruise velocity.

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