Graham Warwick
August 05, 2025

The VH-4T hybrid powerplant is built around a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207 turboshaft.

Credit: VerdeGo Aero

Startup VerdeGo Aero is to build the first prototype of its VH-4T-415 turbine-based hybrid-electric powerplant under a contract from the U.S. Air Force. Under the 22-month Phase III small business innovation research contract, VerdeGo will mature the VH-4T into a production-intent configuration and…

Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week’s coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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