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Dassault Studying More-electric Architecture for Future Falcons

Plan is to use fewer hydraulics and less engine bleed-air for better overall aircraft efficiency.

As part of Europe's Clean Sky initiative, Dassault is researching and developing a more-electric architecture for a Falcon business jet that could enter service in the 2020 to 2025 timeframe. The company is also looking at other technologies for future Falcons under Clean Sky, including this tail configuration, which aims to reduce engine noise perceived outside the aircraft. (Image: Dassault)

By Thierry Dubois • Writer

February 5, 2015

Boeing and its suppliers have been gathering a wealth of experience from the 787’s operations with a more-electric architecture, but the prospects of seeing a business jet or a helicopter adopting a similar approach appear relatively dim. Compared with hydraulic or pneumatic systems, their electric equivalents still face challenges such as reliability, as well as power and energy density.

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