HERWINGT

Main Goals of the Project

• Design a pioneering wing for a Hybryd Eletric Regional Aircraft;
• Capacity of 100 seats – Range 500 to 1000 Km;
• 50% fuel reduction at A/C level;
• Drag reduction by improving efficiency;
• Weight reduction by more integrated sytems and new material technologies.

CIRA Activities in the Project

• Aero-structural design of a high-aspect ratio cantilever wing;
• Aerodynamic design of high-lift system;
• Design, manufacturing and testing of a compliant morphing trailing-edge.

General Project Information

Funding Programme: Horizon Europe, Clean Aviation JU

Start Date: 01/01/2023; End Date: 31/10/2026

Official Project Website: https://herwingt-project.eu/home

Coordinating Organization: Airbus Defence & Space

Partners: Ikerlan, Aimen Technology Centre, ESN Technology Innovation Services, EAB Hellenic Aerospace Industry, Fraunhofer, Leonardo, Mtorres, Rail Tec Arsenal, CEA, CIRA, Collins Aerospace, ATR, Fokker, Politecnico di Milano, University of Patras, TU Delft, Aciturri, Fidamc, IAI, DLR, AIN, Applus Laboratories, Alestis Aerospace, Siemens, INTA

CIRA Contact: Pietro Catalano, p.catalano@cira.it