The Influence of a Hybrid Turboelectric Power Plant Energy System on the Performance and Emissions of A Passenger Aircraft
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/tar-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2545-2835
Language: English
Page range: 76 - 106
Submitted on: Aug 24, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 18, 2026
Published on: Mar 18, 2026
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