HYBRID ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE

A hybrid power distribution system for an aircraft includes a first and second set of electrically-powered devices, such as inverters, motors and so forth. A first battery system is coupled to one or more of the first set of electrically-powered devices and a first fuel cell is coupled to one or more of the first set of electrically-powered devices. A second battery system is coupled to one or more of the second set of electrically-powered devices and a second fuel cell coupled to one or more of the second set of electrically-powered devices. The fuel cells and batteries together supply power to the electrically-powered devices as needed, while the fuel cells also keep the batteries charged.