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AutoFlight eVTOL vs Xpeng Land Aircraft Carrier
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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AutoFlight eVTOL
Xpeng Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC) |
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Manufacturer
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AutoFlight
Xpeng AeroHT (a subsidiary of XPENG Motors) |
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Announced
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2021
October 2023 |
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launched
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November 2024 (first public flight demo), Prototype / Pre-production (mass production targeted for 2026) |
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Base Price
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150000
¥2,000,000 (CNY) ≈ $280,000 USD |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (Lift + Cruise configuration)
Modular two-part flying car (ground “mothership” + detachable air module) |
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Length
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11.6 m
5.5 m (ground vehicle), 2.0 m (ground vehicle) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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14.5 m
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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
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Passenger Capacity
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4 passengers + 1 pilot (total 5 seats)
Ground Module: 4 persons Air Module: 2 persons (pilot + passenger) |
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Cargo Capacity
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350 kg payload
Large internal bay for air module and storage |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed skid gear
Retractable landing struts (air module) |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion battery pack (fully electric)
800-V high-voltage lithium-based system |
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Battery Capacity
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160 kWh
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Charging Input Voltage
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800 V |
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Charging Power
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Fast charging (air module 30 % → 80 % in ~18 min via ground vehicle) |
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Charging Time
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Fast – ~18 min |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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pure electric
Ground module uses hybrid EREV (range-extender engine) |
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Motor
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13 electric motors (10 lift + 3 pusher for cruise)
Air module: 8 electric motors (6 rotors + 2 ducted fans) |
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Propulsion System
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Electric vertical take-off & landing (VTOL) + forward ducted-fan propulsion |
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transmission
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Direct electric drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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200 km/h
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Top Speed
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250 km/h
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Maximum Range
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250 km (≈ 155 miles)
Ground Module: ≈ 1,000 km (CLTC, hybrid system) Air Module: Supports 5 – 6 flights per full charge |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)
VTOL (vertical take-off & landing) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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65 dBA at hover
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Flight Modes
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Piloted and autonomous capable
Manual / Autonomous hybrid control |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Advanced fly-by-wire and redundant control systems
Multi-source navigation + electronic geofencing |
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Flight Control
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Autonomous flight software in development
Triple-redundant fly-by-wire system |
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Safety Features
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Distributed propulsion redundancy, multiple rotors for stability
Parachute recovery system (for up to 1,000 kg)
Redundant motors (can sustain flight with 2 motors failed)
Automated stability control |
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Emergency Landing System
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Whole-aircraft parachute (reported)
Integrated parachute + auto-hover descent |
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Certifications
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Type certification under EASA and CAA in progress
Type certification process accepted by CAAC (China Civil Aviation Authority) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 front + 3 rear (passenger plus pilot)
Ground Module: 4 seats Air Module: 2 seats |
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Cabin Type
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Fully enclosed pressurized-style cabin
Enclosed panoramic canopy (270° visibility) |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Digital instrument and flight displays (expected)
Digital instrument panels |
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear cargo area
Rear bay and roof mount for air module equipment |
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Other Features
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Large panoramic windows, lightweight luxury finish
Automatic air module deployment via rear-loading system
Sliding rail system and foldable rotor arms |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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5
Up to 6 (4 ground + 2 air) |
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Payload Capacity
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350
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Cargo Capacity
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Large |
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