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Alef Aeronautics Model A vs Beta Alia CX300
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Alef Aeronautics Model A
Alia CX300 |
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Manufacturer
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Alef Aeronautics
Beta Technologies |
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Announced
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2022
March 2023 |
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launched
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2019
First production flight – November 2024 |
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Base Price
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300000
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Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Road-drivable electric VTOL (flying car)
All-electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) fixed-wing aircraft |
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Length
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5.18 m (17 ft)
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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6.1 m (20 ft) in flight configuration
50 ft (≈ 15–16 m) |
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Height
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1.98 m (6.5 ft)
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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< 7,000 lb (≈ 3,175 kg) |
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Passenger Capacity
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1–2 (pilot + passenger)
Up to 5 passengers + 1 pilot (6 total) |
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Cargo Capacity
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200 cubic ft (≈ 5.7 m³) |
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Landing Gear Type
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4 road wheels (car-type landing gear)
Tricycle gear (standard runway operations) |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion battery pack |
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Battery Capacity
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40 kWh
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Charging Power
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250–300 kW (fast charge est.) |
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Charging Time
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6 hours (standard)
30–40 minutes (fast) |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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Hybrid-electric extension concepts under study
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Motor
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8 electric motors (one per propeller)
Single rear pusher electric motor |
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Total Power Output
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100 kW
427 kW (~572 HP) |
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Propulsion System
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Distributed electric propulsion (8 rotors)
Single pusher propeller (direct drive) |
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transmission
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Direct-drive electric (no gearbox stated)
Direct electric drive (no gearbox) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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Road: ~40 km/h (25 mph) Air: ~89 km/h (55 mph)
105 knots (≈ 120 mph / 193 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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77 km/h (110 mph)
135 knots (≈ 155 mph / 250 km/h) |
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Maximum Range
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Road: ~322 km (200 miles) Air: ~177 km (110 miles)
Up to 386 miles (≈ 621 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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20 minutes of flight
1 hour + reserve |
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Climb Rate
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600 ft/min (183 m/min)
1,500 ft/min |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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2,000 ft (610 m)
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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VTOL (Vertical Takeoff & Landing)
Conventional runway (CTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Extremely low (~ < 60 dB estimated) |
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Flight Modes
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Road mode, VTOL, forward-flight mode with rotating body
Standard manual and assisted cruise modes |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Basic flight-control UI with autonomous-assist
Garmin G3000 suite |
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Flight Control
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Fly-by-wire + redundant electric propulsion
Fly-by-wire redundant controls |
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Safety Features
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Multiple motor redundancy
Collision avoidance systems
360° visibility cockpit
Simplified electric propulsion (fewer moving parts), low noise operation, redundant systems |
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Emergency Landing System
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Whole-aircraft ballistic parachute
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Certifications
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FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate (for R&D/testing)
FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate (2024); full type certification expected 2025-26 |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 1 passenger
2 front (crew) + up to 4 passengers |
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Cabin Type
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Gimballed rotating cockpit (keeps occupants upright)
Modular (cargo or passenger layout) |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Minimalist flight UI + driver display
Dual Garmin G3000 cockpit displays |
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Storage Compartments
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Rear cargo bay (~ 200 cu ft) |
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Other Features
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High-visibility mesh structure, rotating cabin
Low operating cost (~ $7 per 45-min flight), quiet electric operation |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2
Up to 6 (5 + pilot) |
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Payload Capacity
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91 kg (200 lb)
1,000 – 1,400 lb (≈ 450 – 635 kg) |
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Cargo Capacity
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200 cu ft (≈ 5.7 m³) |
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