NASA X-57 Maxwell test aircraft
This modified Tecnam P2006T airframe was NASA's physical X-57 Maxwell test article. It integrated the project's battery-electric cruise propulsion system and supported high-voltage ground testing, systems integration, and airworthiness research before aircraft operations concluded without a flight in September 2023.
Identity
- Aliases
- X-57 Maxwell Mod IINASA X-57 airframe
- Name
- NASA X-57 Maxwell test aircraft
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- This modified Tecnam P2006T airframe was NASA's physical X-57 Maxwell test article. It integrated the project's battery-electric cruise propulsion system and supported high-voltage ground testing, systems integration, and airworthiness research before aircraft operations concluded without a flight in September 2023.
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://techport.nasa.gov/projects/94233
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:15:53 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:15:53 UTC