DUAL HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT HAVING A CROSS-CONNECTING CLUTCH

A propulsion system (10) for an aircraft (12) is disclosed, and includes a first propeller (20A), a second propeller (20B), a first hybrid propulsion system (22A), a second hybrid propulsion system (22B), and a cross-connecting clutch (26). The first hybrid propulsion system includes a first motor (38A) coupled to a first engine (36A) by a first overrunning clutch (40A), where the first hybrid propulsion system is operably coupled to drive the first propeller. The second hybrid propulsion system includes a second motor (38B) coupled to a second engine (36B) by a second overrunning clutch (40B), where the second hybrid propulsion system is operably coupled to drive the second propeller. The cross-connecting clutch is operably coupled to both the first hybrid propulsion system and the second hybrid propulsion system and configured to actuate into an engaged position.