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VerdeGo Aero Starts Producing Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
The VH-4T-RD hardware is a pre-cursor to the VH-4T-415 production powertrain
VH-4T-RD hybrid-electric powerplant
VerdeGo Aero has started low-rate production of its VH-4T-RD hybrid-electric powerplant.

VerdeGo Aero has begun low-rate production of its VH-4T-RD hybrid-electric powerplant. The U.S. company announced the move on November 20, saying that during 2026 it aims to deliver batches of the propulsion system to various undisclosed customers for pre-certification ground and flight testing with hybrid-electric aircraft.

The VH-4T-RD hardware is being built as a pre-cursor to the VH-4T-415 production powertrain that VerdeGo Aero said will be certified with the FAA before going into high-volume production. It said the unit, with 400 kilowatts (550 hp) of continuous power, is suitable for hybrid VTOL aircraft, as well as fixed wing platforms and drones.