Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AircRaft Demonstrator (SHEPARD)
Abstract
The Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AircRaft Demonstrator (SHEPARD) program designed and developed an efficient Hybrid Electric Propulsion (HEP) system and integrated it into a unique military aircraft application. The innovative aircraft design included essential operational considerations and mission system components. The program employed a rapid development framework that capitalizes on maturing mission-enabling technologies to quickly meet emergent mission needs while overcoming significant system-level technical challenges. The result was a flight-demonstrated system with a minimal viable mission capability that was developed quickly and at relatively low cost.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- b3d22f0618fe620f4c9598b8873bbb25