Army SBIR test results indicate the FPS is the most silent propulsion method in the skies
The tests were conducted as part of Paragrines development of advanced parafoil platforms with highly efficient, low-noise propulsion as an important objective.
- The tests were conducted as part of Paragrines development of advanced parafoil platforms with highly efficient, low-noise propulsion as an important objective.
- Jetoptera has been selected for the program because of FPSs maturity and unique potential for integration into innovative propulsion system configurations.
- The test results show up to 15 dBA lower noise performance of the FPS versus the propeller, before any FPS noise abatement, based on equivalent power level.
- We have just demonstrated how our propulsion method will be quieter by a significant margin, even before we incorporate abatement methods.