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Archer Midnight vs BETA Alia-250
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Archer Midnight
Alia-250 (A250) |
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Manufacturer
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Archer Aviation
BETA Technologies (USA) |
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Announced
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2022
2020 |
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launched
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2023 (testing phase)
2020 (prototype), ongoing test flights |
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Base Price
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≈ $4 million (estimated) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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eVTOL (Tilt-prop / Lift+Cruise hybrid)
eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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48 ft
~50 ft (15 m) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
~6,000 lb (2,720 kg) |
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Passenger Capacity
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4 passengers + 1 pilot
1 pilot + 5 passengers |
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Cargo Capacity
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Up to 1,400 lb (635 kg) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle wheels
Fixed wheeled |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion |
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Battery Brand
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E-One Moli Energy
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Charging Input Voltage
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800 V architecture
480V AC, 3-phase, 60 Hz |
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Charging Power
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~350 kVA (fast charge) |
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Charging Time
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10 min (fast charge)
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None (purely electric)
None (battery-electric only) |
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Motor
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12 electric motors (6 tilt + 6 lift)
5 total (4 lift, 1 pusher) |
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Total Power Output
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1,300 kW
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Propulsion System
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Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP)
Distributed electric propulsion |
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transmission
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Direct drive (electric) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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150 mph (241 km/h)
~138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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150 mph
~138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Maximum Range
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~250 miles (400 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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100 mi (161 km)
~2 hours (estimated) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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7,000 ft
~7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical (VTOL)
VTOL & CTOL capable |
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Noise Level (dB)
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45 dBA (quiet in cruise)
~90% quieter than helicopters (exact dB not given) |
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Flight Modes
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Transition, Cruise
Vertical, cruise, transition |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Garmin G3000 (integrated flight deck)
Integrated modern cockpit (Garmin G3000 in CX300 variant) |
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Flight Control
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Digital fly-by-wire with redundancy
Fly-by-wire with redundant propulsion |
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Safety Features
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Multiple motors & battery packs, fault-tolerant design
Distributed electric motors, crash-tested batteries |
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Certifications
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FAA Special Airworthiness; type certification in progress
In FAA certification process |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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Pilot + 4 passengers
1 + 5 (pilot + passengers) |
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Cabin Type
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Compact, panoramic cabin for short urban flights
Passenger / cargo modular design |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Modern avionics displays |
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Storage Compartments
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~200 cu ft (5.7 m³) cargo volume |
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Other Features
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Sustainable materials, simple interior design
Flexible layout for medical, logistics, passenger use |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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5 (1 pilot + 4 passengers)
Up to 6 persons (pilot + 5) |
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Payload Capacity
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1,000 lb
~1,400 lb (635 kg) |
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Cargo Capacity
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~200 cu ft (5.7 m³) |
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