Electra Gets Almost $2M From the US Army for Wind Tunnel Tests

The eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) developed by Electra could become a game-changer for military logistics. The US Army confirmed its potential by awarding the Northern Virginia-based company the funds that will accelerate its flight test program. Electra has announced it will receive the funds to kick off wind tunnel testing of its hybrid-electric eSTOL, which is part of a complex flight test program for the technology demons... (continue reading...)