Drive system for an aircraft, aircraft having a drive system and method for operating an aircraft
US12320302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R3/28
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive system for an aircraft which is constructed for operation with a liquid fuel and a gaseous fuel, includes: at least one engine having a combustion chamber for operation with the liquid fuel and/or the gaseous fuel; and per fuel at least one separate tank chamber which is or can be brought into connection in flow terms with the combustion chamber via a fuel line for supplying it with the corresponding fuel. A drive system which is optimized in terms of emissions and efficiency is provided in that the drive system is constructed in such a manner that, in the event of firing at a great height, exclusively gaseous fuel is or can be used in the at least one engine during a firing operation at a great height.
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