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Air EVTOL Air One vs Zapata Airscooter
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Air EVTOL Air One
Zapata Airscooter |
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Manufacturer
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AIR (Air EV Ltd.,
Zapata (France) |
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Announced
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2021
June 2023 |
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launched
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2022
2024 |
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Base Price
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150000
128000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Personal 2-seat eVTOL
Hybrid-Electric VTOL (Personal Flying Vehicle) |
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Length
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6.2 m (20.3 ft)
3.40 m |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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6.2 m (20.3 ft)
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Height
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1.8 m (5.9 ft)
2.56 m |
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Empty Weight
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868 kg (1,914 lb)
112 kg |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
232 kg |
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Passenger Capacity
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2 persons
1 (pilot only) |
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Cargo Capacity
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200 kg (441 lb) payload
120 kg (occupant + light cargo) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle gear
Fixed tricycle gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Lithium-based (undisclosed chemistry) |
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Battery Capacity
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60 kWh
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Battery Brand
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Proprietary (AIR partnership)
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Charging Input Voltage
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400V DC
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Charging Power
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Up to 80 kW (DC fast charge)
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Charging Time
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Fast: ~1 hour
Standard: ~4 hours
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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No — fully electric
Hybrid system – electric motors with small combustion range-extending engines |
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Motor
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8 independent electric motors
Multiple electric motors (approx. 8) + 4 thermal engines |
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Total Power Output
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577 kW (≈ 771 hp)
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Propulsion System
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Distributed Electric Propulsion
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) |
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transmission
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Direct drive
Direct-drive electric propulsion |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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160 km/h (100 mph)
80 km/h (50 mph) |
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Top Speed
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250 km/h (155 mph)
100 km/h (62 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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177 km (110 miles)
160 km |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour
Up to 2 hours |
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Climb Rate
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610 m/min (2,000 ft/min)
|
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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3,048 m (10,000 ft)
3,000 – 4,000 m |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical (VTOL)
Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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<65 dB at 50 m
|
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Flight Modes
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Manual, Assisted, Return-to-Home
Computer-assisted / stabilized modes (fly-by-wire) |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Integrated digital flight suite
Computerized fly-by-wire flight control |
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Flight Control
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Fly-by-wire with triple redundancy
Dual-joystick assisted control with auto-stabilization |
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Safety Features
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Parachute recovery system
Redundant motors
Terrain and obstacle avoidance
Geo-fencing / automated flight limits
Redundant propulsion (multi-motor DEP design) |
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Emergency Landing System
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Ballistic parachute
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Certifications
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In progress (FAA & Israeli CAA)
Designed for FAA Part 103 (ultralight category, U.S.) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 seats (side-by-side)
Single-seat cockpit |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed canopy with panoramic visibility
Enclosed, compact pod with wide forward visibility |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Digital flight display + touchscreen controls
Basic digital flight instruments; VR training available |
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Storage Compartments
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Rear luggage area (~50L)
Minimal / none specified |
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Other Features
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Foldable wings for compact storage
Automated pre-flight checks
Optional remote operation
Intuitive joystick control; VR simulator training; simple to operate |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2
1 |
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Payload Capacity
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200 kg (441 lb)
120 kg |
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Cargo Capacity
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50 liters
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