Bee-Plane TRL3
Bee Plane collaborative project TRL3 Task is active since 2021/2022 to 2023/2024
Please find project updated TRL2/3 gate summary.
File:20220720 Bee-Plane - Short Description v10-1.pdf
TRL3 started in 2021/22 with 2 projects within Estaca engineering university.
- Estaca project on aircraft architecture :
File:10052022 Soutenance ESTACA Architecture.pdf
File:10052022 Rapport final PIA.pdf
Overall study of the Beeplane. Major changes are on engines configuration and cockpit integration with main landing gear.
- Estaca project on the detachable mechanism for our modular aircraft
File:20220510 soutenance finale.pdf
File:20220510 Rapport PIA.pdf
Focus is made on fuel, air and electrical interface.
TRL3 Beeplane projects and objectives
- Start the scale mock-up of the bee plane TRL3
- Complete Bee-Plane TRL3 in 5 active years of collaborative work
- Launch academic projects for 2021/22 and next years
- Find adequate public funding scheme with an European consortium
- Find new academic and industrial partners
Technoplane SAS, in collaboration with several universities and academic partners, has launched a collaborative project called Bee-Plane. This project aims to develop a medium-range aircraft with a detachable fuselage, with the goal of reducing flight costs by 50% while improving operating logistic costs and fuel burn, using today's engines.
The detachable fuselage is a unique feature of Bee-Plane, which makes it a versatile aircraft with multiple usages, such as a hospital or water bomber. This feature adds to the aircraft's polyvalent usage, making it an ideal choice for various civil forces.
The Bee-Plane project is a collaborative R&D project that generates open innovation. All work from academic partners is available on wiki, and the coordination is made by Technoplane SAS. The project is looking for new partners, both academic and industrial, and funding from both industrial and public sources.
Bee-Plane is a proprietary project with its patents, trademarks, and design models. However, it also follows an open-source approach, using a dedicated lesser open source license. This license allows anyone to contribute to the project, creating a community of open innovation.
The Bee-Plane technology review includes a hybrid turbofan and turboprop PWC150A engine, a carbon body, electronic wiring, and noise reduction features. The Bee-Plane project aims to develop an ambitious aircraft of 2050, which is both collaborative and innovative.
The detachable fuselage of Bee-Plane can accommodate 220 passengers in full economy, with rows of 3+4+3 seats and one main central passenger door on each side. The detachable fuselage makes the aircraft highly flexible, making it possible to modify the fuselage to suit the needs of different passengers or cargo types.
Bee-Plane is an ambitious project that requires the involvement of various academic and industrial partners. The project is looking for new partners and funding to help develop this innovative aircraft. Join the Bee-Plane project and contribute to the development of an aircraft that has the potential to revolutionize the aviation industry.