magniX, the company spearheading the electric aviation revolution, has announced the launch of Samson, its ground-breaking battery line. The Samson batteries are designed specifically for aviation and other industries requiring high levels of performance, safety and reliability. These batteries will be certifiable under aviation regulations while delivering industry-leading energy density, unmatched cycle life and patented safety features.
Combining the Samson batteries with magniX’s flight-proven electric engines offers customers a fully optimised and integrated electric powertrain for aerospace. The magniX Samson300, the first in the battery product line, is designed to maximise energy density for greater range and larger payloads.
The key features of the magniX Samson batteries include an unparalleled energy density of 300 watt hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and a battery cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles, reducing operating costs. The batteries boast patented safety technologies, including cell-level protections from thermal runaway and the ability to store batteries for long periods at zero charge. They ensure a fast aircraft turnaround time, with active on-ground cooling during charging and the option for passive cooling in flight, minimising weight and complexity in the aircraft. An integrated power electronics and distribution system provides better power management supply to the propulsion system. The modular battery architecture is designed to power larger aircraft and allow for simple replacement. The comprehensive system is designed for certification under aviation regulations.
Samson batteries have been developed with the benefit of magniX’s extensive experience in electric flight, advanced engineering, and software capabilities. These batteries offer a safe, practical solution for battery electric and hybrid electric aircraft. They are designed for ease of integration and are ideally suited to power helicopters and eVTOLs. Additionally, they can be used in applications beyond aerospace, such as powering marine craft.
“magniX’s Samson batteries represent a breakthrough for magniX and electric aviation,” said Ben Loxton, VP of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and the NASA Electric Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) Programme at magniX. “With unrivalled energy density, cycle life, and safety features, magniX’s Samson batteries will help to unlock the tremendous potential of electric flight – enabling many eVTOLs and electric programmes on the edge of viability to become viable.”
