2.5 MW of shaft power on the world's most advanced electric motor for aerospace and defense

The Wright WM2500 motor leads the industry in performance, delivering an unmatched power-to-weight ratio for aerospace and defense applications, from multi-megawatt airborne propulsion to high-power-density ground turbogenerators.

Unmatched thrust at the lightest weight

The Wright Motor's 2.5 megawatts (MW) of shaft power paves the way toward enough thrust for optimal lift during the most critical moments of a flight — a new standard in electric aviation.

• Unmatched Power: With up to 2.5 MW of power (3x higher than commercial-off-the-shelf), our propulsion unit delivers unrivaled performance, providing the energy needed to drive next-generation vehicles and vessels.

• Exceptional Power Density: Boasting specific power up to 16 kw/kg (3x higher than commercial-off-the-shelf), our propulsion unit maximizes energy output while minimizing size and weight, offering a compact solution for a wide range of applications.

• High Efficiency: With an efficiency rating of 96%, our propulsion unit ensures efficient energy utilization, reducing stored energy requirements, environmental impact, and operating costs.

• Proven Track Record: Developed in collaboration with leading research institutions such as NASA and ARPA-E, our propulsion unit will undergo rigorous testing to demonstrate its exceptional reliability and performance.

Megawatt advantage for full passenger loads

Lift is a function of thrust minus drag, and by keeping our motor lightweight and drag-efficient, we minimize the lift required and maximize performance.

• Flexible Power Options: Our propulsion unit offers peak power of 2 MW at 800 VDC and 2.5 MW at 1200 VDC, providing versatility to meet diverse application requirements.

• High-Speed Performance: With a rated speed of 7,500 rpm and 2,550 Nm of rated torque, our propulsion unit delivers high-speed performance. Please see our white paper here that describes the system mass benefits of a medium-speed machine for propeller-based applications.

• Integrated Inverter Technology: WM2500 is equipped with eight integrated inverters, each rated to 250 kW of power.

• Multiple Outputs: The EPU is designed to direct-drive a ducted fan, power a propellor through a single-stage gearbox, or perform as the genset of a 4 MW class turbogenerator.

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Leading an industry in performance

Power density for multi-megawatt propulsion and generation.

The Wright WM2500's exceptional efficiency and power-to-weight ratio enables both airborne propulsion and high-power-density ground power applications, including the DenseGen 3750 containerized turbogenerator.

Trusted by NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, the Department of Energy, ARPA-E, and FAA.

Wright maintains strategic collaborations with U.S. government customers, aerospace primes, and component suppliers.