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Re:Launch HN: H3X (YC W21) – High power density electric air... by Retric on Monday February 22, 2021 @10:03PM (#26233427)
That’s only relevant up until you approach the speed of sound. Passenger aircraft are designed to stay subsonic for a host of very good reasons.
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Re:Launch HN: H3X (YC W21) – High power density electric air... by mliben on Monday February 22, 2021 @10:31PM (#26233550)
Definitely, for sure. Like I said in the other thread, supersonic is a whole other thing, and I don't think anyone is trying to electrify anything supersonic any time soon :)
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