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by mliben 1943 days ago
To add to what Jason said-

The characteristic current of the machine is roughly the same as the maximum inverter current, so at maximum power the power factor is between 0.7-0.8. This also means the flux weakening capability (CPSR) of the machine is very good, although that isn't particularly useful in these propeller-load applications. In many applications the machine would spend most of the time at ~0.6pu speed and ~0.5pu torque (cruise), where the power factor is > 0.9.

I can't discuss the specific rotor design, but I will say it is a very high flux machine.