G Warwick, Tech Take, Aviation Week & Space Technology, 21 April-4 May 2025, p 62

In Canada, Unither Bioelectronics has completed the first piloted flight of a gaseous hydrogen fed fuel-cell helicopter. The R44 aircraft is fitted with a low temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell system. A R66 model is planned followed by liquid hydrogen with a range of 250 nm and payload of 600 lb.

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Journal title: Aviation Week & Space Technology

Keywords: 4 Propulsion - 4.4 Fuel cell vehicles

Subjects: Aircraft, Helicopters