Name

Wright Electric

Legal name

Wright Electric Inc.

Website

https://weflywright.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Defense Power Systems

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Battery Manufacturing (33591), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Power Systems & Propulsion (Motors, ESCs, Batteries, Fuel Cells) (IMABAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)

Keywords

• Electric aircraft propulsion
• Aerospace power systems
• Defense power generation
• Containerized turbogenerators
• Lithium sulfur batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electric Motors and Propulsion Systems: Sale of WM2500 electric motors and integrated propulsion systems for aerospace and defense applications, including airborne propulsion and ground power generation.
2. Containerized Generators: Sale of DenseGen 3750 containerized turbogenerators delivering 3.75 MW in a 20-foot ISO container for data centers, oil & gas, hospitals, and manufacturing.
3. Expeditionary Generators: Sale of Dynamo 30 kW ground power units and microgrid hubs for military forward operating bases and expeditionary operations.
4. Battery Systems: Development and sale of advanced battery systems including Wright Batteries for aircraft propulsion applications.
5. Government R&D Contracts: Funded development programs with government agencies including FAA, DOE ARPA-E, and defense departments for battery and propulsion technology development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wright Electric designs and manufactures advanced electric propulsion and power systems for aerospace and defense customers, ranging from 30 kW expeditionary ground generators (Dynamo) to multi-megawatt airborne propulsion motors (WM2500) and containerized turbogenerators (DenseGen 3750). The company also develops ultra-lightweight molten Lithium-Sulfur battery systems and is building the Wright 1 zero-emission aircraft targeting sub-800 mile routes. Its motors, generators, inverters, and batteries are sold directly to defense agencies, aerospace primes, and industrial power customers.

Product overview

Wright Electric is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company building advanced power systems for military and aviation applications. The product portfolio spans from 30 kW expeditionary generators (Dynamo) to multi-megawatt airborne propulsion (WM2500) and containerized turbogenerators (DenseGen 3750). The company develops motors, generators, inverters, and batteries that enable next-generation defense capabilities and zero-emission commercial flight through the Wright 1 aircraft. The WM2500 motor serves as the core technology platform powering both the DenseGen 3750 ground generator and the electric aircraft propulsion systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WM2500: 2.5 MW electric motor for aerospace and defense applications with up to 16 kW/kg specific power and 96% efficiency.
• Dynamo
• DenseGen 3750

Products and services

• Dynamo A 30 kW 3-in-1 ground power unit, generator, and microgrid hub designed for Light and Lean missions at Forward Operating Bases. It provides both AC and DC outputs, interfaces with solar, wind, and batteries, and is 10x more weight and space efficient than legacy equipment (800 lbs vs 8,000 lbs). Built for U.S. military expeditionary operations.
• WM2500 Electric Motor A 2.5 MW electric motor delivering unmatched power-to-weight ratio for aerospace and defense applications. Features specific power up to 16 kW/kg, 96% efficiency, and integrated inverter technology (eight 250 kW inverters) for direct-drive ducted fans, propeller applications through single-stage gearboxes, or use as a genset for 4 MW class turbogenerators. Designed for multi-megawatt airborne propulsion and ground turbogenerators.
• DenseGen 3750 A 3.75 MW containerized turbogenerator packaged in a standard 20-foot ISO container. Built around the WM2500 electric motor, it delivers 4.5x more space efficiency than 40-foot packages, producing more output than many existing models. Targets data centers, oil & gas, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities needing backup or primary power generation.
• Wright Batteries Advanced battery systems for aircraft applications, including ultra-lightweight molten Lithium-Sulfur batteries targeting 1,000 Wh/kg energy density for electric aircraft propulsion. Developed in partnership with Columbia University and supported by FAA FAST and DOE ARPA-E PROPEL1K funding.
• Wright 1 Aircraft Zero-emission aircraft designed to operate flights under 800 miles without carbon emissions, enabling routes such as San Francisco to Seattle, New York to Chicago, and Houston to Atlanta. Aimed at commercial airlines seeking to electrify regional flight.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5 MW power output - 3x higher than commercial-off-the-shelf solutions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary defense customer for electric propulsion systems, expeditionary generators, and battery development. Joint development of 600 kW BEEDLE generator. Ongoing programs for airborne propulsion and ground power systems.
• U.S. Marine CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense customer for expeditionary power solutions supporting Agile Combat Employment operations.
• U.S. ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for electric power solutions for combat vehicle electrification and field power systems.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on motor testing and altitude testing programs for electric propulsion systems. NASA facilities used for testing validation.
• U.S. Department of Energy / ARPA-EcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROPEL1K program funding for development of 1,000 Wh/kg battery systems for aircraft, rail, and marine applications. $3.34 million+ in awards.
• FAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAST program funding for ultra-lightweight battery development for electric aircraft. FAA designation as trusted partner.
• Columbia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partnership for ultra-lightweight battery development, specifically molten Lithium-Sulfur batteries targeting 1,000 Wh/kg energy density.
• CFS AerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based turbine partner for DenseGen 3750 program. Provides turbine expertise for containerized genset development, ensuring reliable turbine supply.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MagniX: Direct competitor in electric aviation propulsion motors; builds high-power-density electric machines (magni250/magni650) for aircraft including the Eviation Alice. Most directly comparable to Wright's WM2500 motor business.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Large incumbent in aerospace propulsion, power generation, and turbogenerators. Overlaps with Wright on motors/inverters and defense expeditionary power, and is a potential partner or competitor in government programs.
• Rolls-Royce: Major aerospace propulsion and power systems incumbent. Competes in turbogenerators, defense power, and electric/hybrid propulsion — overlapping directly with Wright's DenseGen and motor business.
• Safran: Global aerospace propulsion and equipment incumbent with strong presence in motors, power electronics, and defense systems. Directly comparable to Wright's broader aerospace propulsion stack.
• GE Aviation: Incumbent in aircraft engines, power generation, and electric propulsion R&D. Overlaps with Wright's turbogenerator (DenseGen 3750) and motor development, and supplies the same defense customers.
• Cummins: Incumbent in industrial and data center power generation, including MW-scale gensets. Direct competitor to DenseGen 3750 in the data center and oil & gas markets, with established service networks.

Emerging players

• Turntide Technologies: Designs and manufactures ultra-high-efficiency electric machines for HVAC, commercial vehicles, and now defense/marine. Wright's Director of Electric Machines came from Turntide; directly comparable motor IP and customer overlap.
• ZeroAvia: Hydrogen-electric propulsion for regional aircraft up to 20+ seats. Competes with Wright in the electric regional aviation thesis and shares the same FAA/UK CAA regulatory pathway for certification.
• Heart Aerospace: Swedish developer of the ES-30 regional electric/hybrid aircraft. Most comparable pure-play to Wright's Wright 1 commercial aviation program; both target sub-800-mile electric regional routes.
• Beta Technologies: Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft plus charging infrastructure, with deep U.S. Air Force and Army relationships. Comparable to Wright on defense electrification and on advanced power electronics and battery integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/weflywright

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors16 records

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M&A

Investments

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