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Textron eAviation is testing a scale model of its Nexus eVTOL aircraft in a wind tunnel.
Textron eAviation is testing a scale model of its Nexus eVTOL aircraft in a wind tunnel. (Image: Textron)

Textron Starts Wind Tunnel Tests for Nexus eVTOL Aircraft

Textron eAviation this week confirmed that it has started wind tunnel testing with a 23 percent scale model of its planned Nexus eVTOL aircraft. The company's engineers are looking to validate the vehicle's performance, stability, and control to ensure the accuracy of their preliminary configuration, range, and speed estimates. 

According to the company, the Nexus wind tunnel test is expected to provide critical data concerning tail size, engine power requirements, transition strategies, hover net thrust, and aerodynamic drag. This information will play a pivotal role in meeting certification standards and finalizing the aircraft's requirements.