AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEM WITH INTERMITTENT COMBUSTION ENGINE(S)

DRIVE October 29, 2025
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An aircraft system (20) includes a first propulsor (36A), a second propulsor (36B), a drivetrain and an intermittent combustion engine (66). The first propulsor (36A) includes a first propulsor rotor (42A) and a first vane array (44A). The second propulsor (36B) includes a second propulsor rotor (42B) and a second vane array (44). The drivetrain includes a drive structure (100) and a transmission (106). An output (118) of the transmission (106) is coupled to the first propulsor rotor (42A) and the second propulsor rotor (42B) through the drive structure (100). The intermittent combustion engine (66) is configured to drive rotation of the first propulsor rotor (42A) and the second propulsor rotor (42B) through the drivetrain.

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