Aircraft propulsion system
AssigneeROLLS-ROYCE plc
InventorMatthew MOXON
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InventorMatthew MOXON
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An aircraft propulsion system includes at least first and second propulsor arrangements. Each propulsor arrangement includes an internal combustion engine configured to mechanically drive a plurality of propulsors. At least one of the propulsors of each propulsor arrangement is driveable via a shaft and at least one reduction gearbox. Each internal combustion engine is coupled to a motor generator arrangement configured to drive at least one of the mechanically driven propulsors when in a motor mode, and to generate electrical power when in a generating mode. The system further includes an electrical interconnector configured to transfer electrical power between the first and second propulsor arrangements.
An aircraft propulsion system comprising:
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