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Alef Aeronautics Model A vs Air EVTOL Air One
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| Price | $300,000.00 $150,000.00 |
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| Brand | Alef Aeronautics AIR Evtol |
| Category | Flying Vehicles Flying Vehicles |
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
| Model | Alef Aeronautics Model A Air EVTOL Air One |
| Manufacturer | Alef Aeronautics AIR (Air EV Ltd., |
| Announced | 2022 2021 |
| launched | 2019 2022 |
| Base Price | 300000 150000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
| Aircraft Type | Road-drivable electric VTOL (flying car) Personal 2-seat eVTOL |
| Length | 5.18 m (17 ft) 6.2 m (20.3 ft) |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 6.1 m (20 ft) in flight configuration 6.2 m (20.3 ft) |
| Height | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) 1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
| Empty Weight | 868 kg (1,914 lb) |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) |
| Passenger Capacity | 1–2 (pilot + passenger) 2 persons |
| Cargo Capacity | 200 kg (441 lb) payload |
| Landing Gear Type | 4 road wheels (car-type landing gear) Fixed tricycle gear |
Power & Propulsion
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 40 kWh 60 kWh |
| Battery Brand | Proprietary (AIR partnership) |
| Charging Input Voltage | 400V DC |
| Charging Power | Up to 80 kW (DC fast charge) |
| Charging Time |
6 hours (standard)
Fast: ~1 hour Standard: ~4 hours |
| Solar / Hybrid Assist | Hybrid-electric extension concepts under study No — fully electric |
| Motor | 8 electric motors (one per propeller) 8 independent electric motors |
| Total Power Output | 100 kW 577 kW (≈ 771 hp) |
| Propulsion System | Distributed electric propulsion (8 rotors) Distributed Electric Propulsion |
| transmission | Direct-drive electric (no gearbox stated) Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
| Cruising speed | Road: ~40 km/h (25 mph) Air: ~89 km/h (55 mph) 160 km/h (100 mph) |
| Top Speed | 77 km/h (110 mph) 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Maximum Range | Road: ~322 km (200 miles) Air: ~177 km (110 miles) 177 km (110 miles) |
| Endurance (Flight Time) | 20 minutes of flight 1 hour |
| Climb Rate | 600 ft/min (183 m/min) 610 m/min (2,000 ft/min) |
| Service Ceiling (Max Altitude) | 2,000 ft (610 m) 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
| Takeoff / Landing Type | VTOL (Vertical Takeoff & Landing) Vertical (VTOL) |
| Noise Level (dB) | <65 dB at 50 m |
| Flight Modes | Road mode, VTOL, forward-flight mode with rotating body Manual, Assisted, Return-to-Home |
Safety & Systems
| Avionics | Basic flight-control UI with autonomous-assist Integrated digital flight suite |
| Flight Control | Fly-by-wire + redundant electric propulsion Fly-by-wire with triple redundancy |
| Safety Features |
Multiple motor redundancy Collision avoidance systems 360° visibility cockpit Parachute recovery system Redundant motors Terrain and obstacle avoidance Geo-fencing / automated flight limits |
| Emergency Landing System | Whole-aircraft ballistic parachute Ballistic parachute |
| Certifications | FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate (for R&D/testing) In progress (FAA & Israeli CAA) |
Interior & Comfort
| Seating Layout | 1 pilot + 1 passenger 2 seats (side-by-side) |
| Cabin Type | Gimballed rotating cockpit (keeps occupants upright) Enclosed canopy with panoramic visibility |
| Infotainment & Displays | Minimalist flight UI + driver display Digital flight display + touchscreen controls |
| Storage Compartments | Rear luggage area (~50L) |
| Other Features |
High-visibility mesh structure, rotating cabin
Foldable wings for compact storage Automated pre-flight checks Optional remote operation |
Capacities
| Passenger Capacity | 2 2 |
| Payload Capacity | 91 kg (200 lb) 200 kg (441 lb) |
| Cargo Capacity | 50 liters |
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