Towards carbon-free navigation
Retractable and automated
maritime wings
The AEROFORCE WING value proposition: To reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions for all types of vessels.
FUEL SAVINGS TARGETS
FOR A RETROFIT
VESSEL
FOR A NEW
VESSEL
FOR A WIND-
POWERED VESSEL
RETURN ON INVESTMENT 5 TO 7 YEARS
A new concept of
WIND ENGINE
The Aeroforce wing technology propels the wing-powered propulsion industry to a new level, offering a safe and easy to use yet very efficient solution to harness the power of the wind and thus reduce the yachting and maritime industry CO2 emissions.
RETRACTABLE
Retractable: the wing is mounted on a carbon telescopic mast which spans from 2 m to 20 m above deck, in a time similar to the time required to hoist a mainsail. All without the need to pull a single rope.
FULLY AUTOMATED
The automation brings multiple advantages, among which maximum simplicity for the crew. The hoisting or furling operations are a simple touch on the screen. The trimming becomes a push of a throttle to adjust the power output requirement, exactly like a traditional engine.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
The automation opens the field to remote diagnosis, maintenance and assistance. All components are widely available worldwide. Electric components are low voltage (230 V max) and can therefore be repaired or replaced by widely available electrical technicians.
Inspired by
the principles and physics of
aeronautical technology
Inspired by the principles of the aeronautical technology, the Aeroforce solution is an automated, retractable and variable camber wing initially developed to address the issue of CO₂ reduction in the field of yachting.
The maritime version offers a solution to the challenge of the shipping industry towards a net-zero ambition.
Telescopic mast
and pressurized sail
The carbon telescopic mast deploys rapidly to full height while the dual elements inflatable structure takes its wing shape.
The flap angle is automatically controlled by the automation to create the optimum camber and provide maximum power when needed.
AUTOMATION:
Simplicity and Efficiency
The automation turns the Aeroforce wings system literally into a wind engine seamlessly working alone or alongside a traditional engine.
The automation and its dedicated interface are designed to limit the crew's action to only an ON / OFF push button and a power lever (from low power to full power). All other actions such as hoisting, furling, trimming and even auto-release are automatic.
A range of wings
to address every requirements
A true groundbreaking wind propulsion technology adaptable to any yacht.
| AF 75 | AF 100 | AF 180 | AF 300 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing area | 75 m2 | 100 m2 | 180 m2 | 300 m2 |
| Mast height | 16 m | 19 m | 28 m | 36 m |
| Upper chord | 4 m | 4 m | 5 m | 6.2 m |
| Lower chord | 6m | 6.6 m | 8 m | 10.5 m |
| Maximum equivalent engine power* | 450kW | 600 kW | 1080 kW | 1748 kW |
*Calculated based on an AWS of 35 knots and a TWA of 120°.
