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Alef Aeronautics Model A vs Terrafugia Transition
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Alef Aeronautics Model A
Terrafugia Transition |
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Manufacturer
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Alef Aeronautics
Terrafugia Inc. |
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Announced
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2022
2006 |
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launched
|
2019
|
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Base Price
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300000
300000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Road-drivable electric VTOL (flying car)
Roadable aircraft (Light Sport Aircraft) |
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Length
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5.18 m (17 ft)
6.0 m |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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6.1 m (20 ft) in flight configuration
8.0 m (foldable) |
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Height
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1.98 m (6.5 ft)
2.0 m |
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Empty Weight
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440 kg (970 lb) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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649 kg (1,430 lb) |
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Passenger Capacity
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1–2 (pilot + passenger)
2 |
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Cargo Capacity
|
Small personal luggage |
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Landing Gear Type
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4 road wheels (car-type landing gear)
Fixed tricycle landing gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
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Battery Capacity
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40 kWh
|
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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 |
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Motor
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8 electric motors (one per propeller)
Rotax 912 iS (combustion engine) |
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Total Power Output
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100 kW
100 hp |
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Propulsion System
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Distributed electric propulsion (8 rotors)
Rear pusher propeller (flight) + road drivetrain |
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transmission
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Direct-drive electric (no gearbox stated)
Automotive transmission for road mode; direct drive for flight |
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)
100 knots (185 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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77 km/h (110 mph)
107 knots (200 km/h) |
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Maximum Range
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Road: ~322 km (200 miles) Air: ~177 km (110 miles)
400 nm (740 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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20 minutes of flight
4 hours |
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Climb Rate
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600 ft/min (183 m/min)
900 ft/min |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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2,000 ft (610 m)
10,000 ft |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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VTOL (Vertical Takeoff & Landing)
Conventional runway |
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Flight Modes
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Road mode, VTOL, forward-flight mode with rotating body
Road mode and flight mode |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Basic flight-control UI with autonomous-assist
Dynon glass cockpit |
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Flight Control
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Fly-by-wire + redundant electric propulsion
Standard stick and rudder |
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Safety Features
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Multiple motor redundancy
Collision avoidance systems
360° visibility cockpit
Airbags, carbon fiber safety cage
|
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Emergency Landing System
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Whole-aircraft ballistic parachute
Optional ballistic parachute (planned) |
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Certifications
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FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate (for R&D/testing)
FAA Light Sport Aircraft (in progress) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 1 passenger
2 seats side by side |
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Cabin Type
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Gimballed rotating cockpit (keeps occupants upright)
Enclosed dual-purpose cabin |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Minimalist flight UI + driver display
Digital flight instruments + standard road dashboard |
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear storage space |
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Other Features
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High-visibility mesh structure, rotating cabin
Electrically foldable wings, road-to-flight switching system |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2
2 |
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Payload Capacity
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91 kg (200 lb)
230 kg (including fuel and passengers) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Minimal luggage space |
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