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AutoFlight eVTOL vs Archer Midnight
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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AutoFlight eVTOL
Archer Midnight |
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Manufacturer
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AutoFlight
Archer Aviation |
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Announced
|
2021
2022 |
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launched
|
2023 (testing phase) |
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Base Price
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150000
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Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (Lift + Cruise configuration)
eVTOL (Tilt-prop / Lift+Cruise hybrid) |
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Length
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11.6 m
|
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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14.5 m
48 ft |
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Height
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2.6 m
|
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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2,000 kg
7,000 lb (3,175 kg) |
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Passenger Capacity
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4 passengers + 1 pilot (total 5 seats)
4 passengers + 1 pilot |
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Cargo Capacity
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350 kg payload
|
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed skid gear
Fixed tricycle wheels |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion battery pack (fully electric)
Lithium-ion |
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Battery Capacity
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160 kWh
|
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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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pure electric
None (purely electric) |
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Motor
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13 electric motors (10 lift + 3 pusher for cruise)
12 electric motors (6 tilt + 6 lift) |
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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) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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200 km/h
150 mph (241 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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250 km/h
150 mph |
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Maximum Range
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250 km (≈ 155 miles)
|
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour
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 take-off and landing (VTOL)
Vertical (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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65 dBA at hover
45 dBA (quiet in cruise) |
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Flight Modes
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Piloted and autonomous capable
Transition, Cruise |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Advanced fly-by-wire and redundant control systems
Garmin G3000 (integrated flight deck) |
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Flight Control
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Autonomous flight software in development
Digital fly-by-wire with redundancy |
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Safety Features
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Distributed propulsion redundancy, multiple rotors for stability
Multiple motors & battery packs, fault-tolerant design
|
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Emergency Landing System
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Whole-aircraft parachute (reported)
|
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Certifications
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Type certification under EASA and CAA in progress
FAA Special Airworthiness; type certification in progress |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 front + 3 rear (passenger plus pilot)
Pilot + 4 passengers |
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Cabin Type
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Fully enclosed pressurized-style cabin
Compact, panoramic cabin for short urban flights |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Digital instrument and flight displays (expected)
|
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear cargo area
|
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Other Features
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Large panoramic windows, lightweight luxury finish
Sustainable materials, simple interior design |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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5
5 (1 pilot + 4 passengers) |
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Payload Capacity
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350
1,000 lb |
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