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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 vs EHang 216 AAV
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2
EHang 216 AAV |
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Manufacturer
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Bye Aerospace
EHang Holdings Limited (China) |
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Announced
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May 2016
2018 |
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launched
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April 10 2018
2019 |
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Base Price
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489000
450000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Two-seat all-electric training aircraft
Autonomous eVTOL Passenger Drone |
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Length
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5.61 m (18.4 ft) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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11.58 m (38.0 ft)
6.2 m (20.3 ft) |
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Height
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1.77 m (5.8 ft) |
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Empty Weight
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662 kg (1,460 lb)
360 kg (794 lb) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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862 kg (1,900 lb)
600 kg (1,323 lb) |
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Passenger Capacity
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2 (pilot + trainee)
2 persons |
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Cargo Capacity
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Small baggage area
40–60 kg (88–132 lb) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle
Fixed skids |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion |
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Battery Capacity
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92 kWh
17 kWh |
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Battery Brand
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EP Systems
EHang proprietary system |
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Charging Input Voltage
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220–380 V AC |
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Charging Power
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Up to 30 kW |
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Charging Time
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60–120 minutes |
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Motor
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1 × Safran ENGINeUS 100 (or Siemens SP70D on prototype)
16 electric motors (8 dual coaxial propellers) |
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Total Power Output
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90–110 kW (120–150 hp)
416 kW combined |
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Propulsion System
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Direct-drive electric motor with tractor propeller
Distributed Electric Propulsion |
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transmission
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Direct drive
Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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96 knots (178 km/h)
100 km/h (62 mph) |
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Top Speed
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135 knots (250 km/h)
130 km/h (81 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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Up to 220 nautical miles (407 km)
35 km (22 miles) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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3 hours
21–25 minutes |
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Climb Rate
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1,000–1,200 ft/min
6 m/s |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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14,000 ft (4,267 m)
3,000 m (9,842 ft) |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway
Vertical (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Significantly lower than piston aircraft
75 dB (at 50 m) |
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Flight Modes
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Normal flight training configuration
Fully autonomous / Remote override |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Garmin G500 TXi / G3X Touch suite
Redundant navigation and control systems with live data link |
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Flight Control
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Conventional manual controls with digital monitoring
Fully autonomous; monitored from EHang Command Center |
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Safety Features
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Whole-aircraft ballistic parachute (ASR Soteria)
Multiple redundant motors and batteries
Encrypted communication links
Real-time system diagnostics
Fail-safe hover and return-to-base functions
Enclosed composite cabin |
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Emergency Landing System
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Integrated parachute + battery isolation safety
Autonomous safe landing with redundant power and navigation |
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Certifications
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In progress (FAA Part 23 Amendment 64)
CAAC Type Certification (China, 2023) EASA & FAA validation in progress |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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Side-by-side (2 occupants)
2 side-by-side seats |
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Cabin Type
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Composite bubble canopy
Enclosed, composite shell with panoramic canopy |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Integrated Garmin flight displays + iPad interface for systems
Touchscreen control panel, flight status display |
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear compartment for flight bags
Small rear compartment |
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Other Features
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Quiet cockpit, low vibration, minimal maintenance
Air-conditioned cabin
Voice communication with control center
Automatic doors |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2
2 persons |
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Payload Capacity
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204 kg (450 lbs)
220 kg (485 lb) including passengers |
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Cargo Capacity
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Limited
0.3 m³ |
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