Aero Turbogenerator Engine with Extreme Power Density Lightweight Integration and High-Altitude Adaptability for UAVs and eVTOL
An Aero Turbogenerator Engine is a high-power gas turbine-based range-extending power system specially developed for low-altitude aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) platforms.
It integrates a high-speed gas turbine core engine with an ultra-high-efficiency synchronous generator in a compact series layout. Unlike traditional turbojet engines that produce thrust directly, the turbogenerator converts fuel energy into high-quality continuous electric power to supply propulsion motors, airborne equipment, and battery charging for hybrid-electric aircraft.
- Extreme Power Density & Lightweight Integration: Advanced turbine core and high-speed generator integrated structure provides extremely high power output within limited volume and weight.
- Dramatically Extended Endurance & Payload Capacity: Compared with pure lithium battery electric propulsion of the same weight, increases flight range up to 6 times and improves payload capacity up to 3 times.
- High-Altitude & Full-Environment Adaptability: Stable and reliable power generation at high altitude, low temperature, and low air density environments.
- Intelligent Hybrid Power Support: Provides stable continuous power for AI autonomous flight systems, flight control units, sensors, and heavy-duty propulsion units.
- High Reliability & Industrial-Grade Durability: Mature gas turbine architecture with fewer vibrating moving parts and advanced thermal management design.
- Wide Application Compatibility: Applicable to fixed-wing UAVs, hybrid-wing aircraft, helicopters, and multi-rotor eVTOLs for range extension, payload enhancement, and full-aircraft power supply.
Turbojet Engine: Produces jet thrust for high-speed flight
Turbogenerator Engine (Our Product): Produces large continuous electric power for hybrid-electric long-endurance flight
This core difference makes our aero turbogenerator the ideal next-generation power solution for low-altitude economy and long-endurance unmanned aviation.
The WD-200, WD-300 and WD-500 aero turbogenerator engines are advanced aviation power units independently developed by our company. Tailored for civil aircraft in the low-altitude economy, they fill the domestic market gap for 200 kW, 300 kW and 500 kW aero turbogenerator engines.
These products adopt high-performance general core engines self-developed by Star Aero Engine. They feature an innovatively designed series power architecture combining aero-engine and ultra-high-speed generator. Widely applicable to fixed-wing, hybrid-wing, helicopter, eVTOL and other medium-to-large manned and unmanned aircraft.
| Parameter Item | Unit | WD-200 Aero Turbogenerator Engine | WD-300 Aero Turbogenerator Engine | WD-500 Aero Turbogenerator Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Engine Weight | kg | ≤ 60 | ≤ 80 | ≤ 120 |
| Overall Dimensions | mm | 1000*400*600 | 1200*500*750 | 1500*600*900 |
| Rated Power | kW | 200 | 300 | 500 |
| Peak Power | kW | 240 | 350 | 550 (5 minutes) |
| Parameter Item | Unit | WD-200 | WD-300 | WD-500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | kW/kg | ≥ 4.0 | ≥ 4.38 | ≥ 4.58 |
| Output Voltage Range | VDC | 800 VDC | 800 VDC | 800 VDC |
| Overall Efficiency (at rated condition) | % | > 85 | > 88 | > 89 |
| Parameter Item | Unit | WD-200 | WD-300 | WD-500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Fuel Consumption | kg/(kW·h) | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.4 |
| Endurance @ 50% Load | h | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Parameter Item | Unit | WD-200 | WD-300 | WD-500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Engine Speed Range | rpm | 54000–58000 | 52000–56000 | 44000–48000 |
| Cooling Method | - | Lubricant liquid cooling + auxiliary air cooling | Lubricant liquid cooling + auxiliary air cooling | Lubricant liquid cooling + auxiliary air cooling |
| Start-up Time | s | < 30 (One-touch electric start) | < 30 (One-touch electric start) | < 30 (One-touch electric start) |
| Noise Level @ 10m | dB(A) | 95 | 98 | 102 |
| Operating Temperature Range | ℃ | -40 ~ 60 | -40 ~ 60 | -40 ~ 60 |
| Parameter Item | Unit | WD-200 | WD-300 | WD-500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Flight Altitude | m | 8000 | 8000 | 10000 |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | h | > 600 | > 600 | > 1000 |
| Maximum Take-off Weight | Ton | 2–4 | 4–6 | 6–10 |
| Model | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|
| WD-200 | Short & medium haul logistics / Inspection patrol |
| WD-300 | Regional logistics / Emergency rescue |
| WD-500 | Heavy cargo transport / Long-endurance missions |
Get in Touch
Have questions about our products or want to discuss a custom order? Our team is ready to help you.