X-57 Mod IV Avionics Power Analysis

The X-57 Mod IV Avionics Power Analysis was developed to provide the design requirements for the X-57 Mod IV Avionics Power System. In the Mod IV configuration, twelve 13kW high lift motors and motor controllers are distributed along the leading edge of the Mod III carbon fiber wing to assist with lift during takeoff and landing. These motors are turned off during the cruise phase of the flight. A high voltage traction battery (460 VDC nominal) supplies power for the high lift motors. The Mod IV avionics power design uses the Mod II and Mod III power architecture as a baseline. Please see the Mod II Avionics Power Analysis (ANLYS-CEPT-020) for a description of the Mod II and Mod III avionics power design.