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CHEETA cryogenic research motor

University of Illinois / CHEETA research collaboration
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Electric motors and engines
Laboratory research motor
Cryogenic electric motor demonstrated in the POETS research laboratory.
Laboratory demonstration in July 2026 reported 8 September; flight demonstration remains future work.

Specifications and conditions

Aircraft applications

Research aimed at future large electrified aircraft; no named production-aircraft installation established.

Certification

Laboratory demonstration is neither flight qualification nor a certified commercial product.

Sources

University of Illinois, 8 September 2026. Research institution report, reviewed 28 October 2026.

Last verified

October 28, 2026

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