BETA Alia-250

BETA Alia-250

$4,000,000.00
Brand: BETA Technologies
Category: Flying Vehicles
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Battery Capacity
Propulsion System Distributed electric propulsion
Service Ceiling (Max Altitude) ~7,874 ft (2,400 m)
Takeoff / Landing Type VTOL & CTOL capable

Our Rating

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5.8

BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

Long 460 km (286 mi) range for a VTOL platform
Fixed-wing efficiency with vertical takeoff capability
Quiet operation—10x quieter than helicopters
Adaptable for cargo, passenger, and medevac use

CONS

High acquisition cost at $4 million
Range and speed slightly below some competitors
Dependent on BETA’s charging infrastructure rollout
Certification still in progress for passenger services

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Full Specifications

Overview Electric Flying Vehicle

Model	Alia-250 (A250)
Manufacturer	BETA Technologies (USA)
Announced	2020
launched	2020 (prototype), ongoing test flights
Base Price	≈ $4 million (estimated)

Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build

Aircraft Type	eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing)
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter	~50 ft (15 m)
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	~6,000 lb (2,720 kg)
Passenger Capacity	1 pilot + 5 passengers
Cargo Capacity	Up to 1,400 lb (635 kg)
Landing Gear Type	Fixed wheeled

Power & Propulsion

Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Input Voltage	480V AC, 3-phase, 60 Hz
Charging Power	~350 kVA (fast charge)
Solar / Hybrid Assist	None (battery-electric only)
Motor	5 total (4 lift, 1 pusher)
Propulsion System	Distributed electric propulsion
transmission	Direct drive (electric)

Electric Flying Vehicle Performance

Cruising speed	~138 mph (222 km/h)
Top Speed	~138 mph (222 km/h)
Maximum Range	~250 miles (400 km)
Endurance (Flight Time)	~2 hours (estimated)
Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)	~7,874 ft (2,400 m)
Takeoff / Landing Type	VTOL & CTOL capable
Noise Level (dB)	~90% quieter than helicopters (exact dB not given)
Flight Modes	Vertical, cruise, transition

Safety & Systems

Avionics	Integrated modern cockpit (Garmin G3000 in CX300 variant)
Flight Control	Fly-by-wire with redundant propulsion
Safety Features	Distributed electric motors, crash-tested batteries
Certifications	In FAA certification process

Interior & Comfort

Seating Layout	1 + 5 (pilot + passengers)
Cabin Type	Passenger / cargo modular design
Infotainment & Displays	Modern avionics displays
Storage Compartments	~200 cu ft (5.7 m³) cargo volume
Other Features	Flexible layout for medical, logistics, passenger use

Capacities

Passenger Capacity	Up to 6 persons (pilot + 5)
Payload Capacity	~1,400 lb (635 kg)
Cargo Capacity	~200 cu ft (5.7 m³)

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