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Archer Midnight vs EHang VT35
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Archer Midnight
VT35 |
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Manufacturer
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Archer Aviation
EHang (Guangzhou EHang Intelligent Technology Co.) |
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Announced
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2022
2025 (Q3 unveiling) |
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launched
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2023 (testing phase)
Expected Q3 2025 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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eVTOL (Tilt-prop / Lift+Cruise hybrid)
eVTOL, lift-and-cruise design |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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48 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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4 passengers + 1 pilot
2 |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle wheels
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Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Advanced lithium |
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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
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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)
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Motor
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12 electric motors (6 tilt + 6 lift)
Multiple electric motors (lift + cruise) |
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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)
Lift-and-cruise (separate vertical lift rotors + cruise propellers) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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150 mph (241 km/h)
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Top Speed
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150 mph
|
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Maximum Range
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Up to ~300 km (target) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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100 mi (161 km)
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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7,000 ft
|
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical (VTOL)
Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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45 dBA (quiet in cruise)
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Flight Modes
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Transition, Cruise
Fully autonomous (pilotless), multiple guidance modes |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Garmin G3000 (integrated flight deck)
Proprietary autonomous control & ground-based C2 system |
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Flight Control
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Digital fly-by-wire with redundancy
Redundant autonomous flight control |
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Safety Features
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Multiple motors & battery packs, fault-tolerant design
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Certifications
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FAA Special Airworthiness; type certification in progress
CAAC type certification application accepted (Feb 2025) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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Pilot + 4 passengers
2-seat (side-by-side) |
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Cabin Type
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Compact, panoramic cabin for short urban flights
Enclosed, composite structure with panoramic view |
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Other Features
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Sustainable materials, simple interior design
Autonomous operation, lightweight composites, panoramic windows |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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5 (1 pilot + 4 passengers)
2 |
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Payload Capacity
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1,000 lb
450 kg |
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