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Alia CX300 vs Daher EcoPulse
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Alia CX300
Daher EcoPulse |
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Manufacturer
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Beta Technologies
Daher (in collaboration with Airbus & Safran) |
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Announced
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March 2023
2019 |
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launched
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First production flight – November 2024
November 29, 2023 |
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Base Price
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4950000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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All-electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) fixed-wing aircraft
Hybrid-electric distributed-propulsion demonstrator (based on Daher TBM platform) |
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Length
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10.7 m (based on TBM 900) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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50 ft (≈ 15–16 m)
12.8 m |
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Height
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4.4 m |
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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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Up to 5 passengers + 1 pilot (6 total)
4–6 |
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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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Tricycle gear (standard runway operations)
Retractable tricycle gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion battery pack
High-voltage Lithium-ion (800 V DC system) |
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Battery Capacity
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350 kW |
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Battery Brand
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Airbus |
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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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30–40 minutes (fast)
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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Hybrid system (conventional turboprop + electric motors) |
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Motor
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Single rear pusher electric motor
Six wing-mounted Safran electric propellers (e-propulsion units) |
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Total Power Output
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427 kW (~572 HP)
350 kW combined |
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Propulsion System
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Single pusher propeller (direct drive)
Hybrid configuration combining a turboprop engine, turbogenerator, and distributed electric thrusters |
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transmission
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Direct electric drive (no gearbox)
Direct-drive electric motors (no gearbox) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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105 knots (≈ 120 mph / 193 km/h)
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Top Speed
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135 knots (≈ 155 mph / 250 km/h)
Estimated around 290 km/h (180 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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Up to 386 miles (≈ 621 km)
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour + reserve
Less than 1 hour on battery power alone |
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Climb Rate
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1,500 ft/min
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway (CTOL)
Conventional runway operation |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Extremely low (~ < 60 dB estimated)
Significantly reduced |
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Flight Modes
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Standard manual and assisted cruise modes
Hybrid electric and distributed propulsion modes |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Garmin G3000 suite
Modified Daher TBM avionics with Airbus-developed distributed propulsion management |
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Flight Control
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Fly-by-wire redundant controls
Custom software enabling differential thrust for roll and yaw control |
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Safety Features
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Simplified electric propulsion (fewer moving parts), low noise operation, redundant systems
High-voltage battery management
Synchronization of propellers (noise and vibration reduction)
Redundant power systems
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Certifications
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FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate (2024); full type certification expected 2025-26
Demonstrator only (not yet certified for production use) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 front (crew) + up to 4 passengers
4–6 seats |
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Cabin Type
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Modular (cargo or passenger layout)
Pressurized light aircraft cabin |
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Infotainment & Displays
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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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Low operating cost (~ $7 per 45-min flight), quiet electric operation
Advanced power distribution, hybrid control interface |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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Up to 6 (5 + pilot)
4–6 |
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Payload Capacity
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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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