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Alef Aeronautics Model A vs Evector SportStar Epos +
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Alef Aeronautics Model A
Evector SportStar Epos + |
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Manufacturer
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Alef Aeronautics
Evektor-Aerotechnik |
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Announced
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2022
2013 |
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launched
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2019
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Base Price
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300000
Approx. $97,000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Road-drivable electric VTOL (flying car)
Two-seat, low-wing electric light sport aircraft |
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Length
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5.18 m (17 ft)
5.98 m (19.6 ft) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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6.1 m (20 ft) in flight configuration
10.46 m (34.3 ft) |
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Height
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1.98 m (6.5 ft)
2.48 m (8.1 ft) |
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Empty Weight
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285 kg (without batteries) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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600 kg (1,323 lb) |
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Passenger Capacity
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1–2 (pilot + passenger)
2 (pilot + passenger) |
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Cargo Capacity
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15 kg (33 lb) |
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Landing Gear Type
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4 road wheels (car-type landing gear)
Fixed tricycle landing gear (nose-wheel steerable) |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Lithium-polymer (Kokam SLPB100216216H cells) |
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Battery Capacity
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40 kWh
60 kWh |
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Battery Brand
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Kokam Co., Ltd. |
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Charging Input Voltage
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220 V (standard) / 400 V (fast) |
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Charging Time
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6 hours (standard)
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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Hybrid-electric extension concepts under study
None (pure electric) |
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Motor
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8 electric motors (one per propeller)
Rotex Electric RE 90-5 brushless DC motor (liquid-cooled) |
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Total Power Output
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100 kW
75 kW continuous / 100 hp peak |
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Propulsion System
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Distributed electric propulsion (8 rotors)
Single electric motor with 3-blade composite propeller (1.63 m diameter) |
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transmission
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Direct-drive electric (no gearbox stated)
Direct 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)
170 km/h (92 knots) |
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Top Speed
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77 km/h (110 mph)
260 km/h (140 knots) |
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Maximum Range
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Road: ~322 km (200 miles) Air: ~177 km (110 miles)
150 km / 90 mi |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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20 minutes of flight
1 hour (with 2 + 2 battery packs) |
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Climb Rate
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600 ft/min (183 m/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 operation |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Very low (compared to piston aircraft) |
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Flight Modes
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Road mode, VTOL, forward-flight mode with rotating body
Standard manual controls with electric power management lever |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Basic flight-control UI with autonomous-assist
Custom digital dashboard for battery and motor monitoring |
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Flight Control
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Fly-by-wire + redundant electric propulsion
Traditional control surfaces (ailerons, elevator, rudder) |
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Safety Features
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Multiple motor redundancy
Collision avoidance systems
360° visibility cockpit
Simplified electric motor reduces mechanical failures
Low noise and low vibration operation
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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)
Complies with ELSA rules (Czech Republic) ASTM F2840-11 standard for electric LSA |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 1 passenger
2 side-by-side |
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Cabin Type
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Gimballed rotating cockpit (keeps occupants upright)
Enclosed bubble canopy |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Minimalist flight UI + driver display
Digital instrument cluster for power and battery data |
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Storage Compartments
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Rear luggage area (15 kg max) |
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Other Features
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High-visibility mesh structure, rotating cabin
Quiet, eco-friendly electric operation
Simple single-lever throttle control
Low operating costs and maintenance |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2
2 (pilot + passenger) |
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Payload Capacity
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91 kg (200 lb)
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