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CityAirbus NextGen vs AutoFlight eVTOL
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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CityAirbus NextGen
AutoFlight eVTOL |
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Manufacturer
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Airbus
AutoFlight |
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Announced
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2021
2021 |
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launched
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2024
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Base Price
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150000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Fully electric eVTOL (Urban Air Mobility)
Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (Lift + Cruise configuration) |
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Length
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11.6 m |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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12 m
14.5 m |
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Height
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2.6 m |
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Empty Weight
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2,000 kg (estimate based on Airbus data)
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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 (1 pilot + 3 passengers)
4 passengers + 1 pilot (total 5 seats) |
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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 landing struts
Fixed skid gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion battery pack (fully electric) |
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Battery Capacity
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160 kWh |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None (fully electric)
pure electric |
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Motor
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8 propellers MAGicALL electric motors (MAGiDRIVE)
13 electric motors (10 lift + 3 pusher for cruise) |
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Propulsion System
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Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP)
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transmission
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Direct-drive electric motors
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Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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120 km/h
200 km/h |
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Top Speed
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120 km/h (same as cruise)
250 km/h |
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Maximum Range
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80 km
250 km (≈ 155 miles) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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VTOL
Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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<65 dB(A) in flight <70 dB(A) during landing
65 dBA at hover |
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Flight Modes
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Lift-and-cruise configuration
Piloted and autonomous capable |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Developed with Thales & Diehl Aviation
Advanced fly-by-wire and redundant control systems |
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Flight Control
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Fully electric flight control system
Autonomous flight software in development |
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Safety Features
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Redundant propellers/motors
Distributed Electric Propulsion
Distributed propulsion redundancy, multiple rotors for stability |
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Emergency Landing System
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Whole-aircraft parachute (reported) |
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Certifications
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Designed for EASA SC-VTOL Enhanced Category
Type certification under EASA and CAA in progress |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 3 passengers
2 front + 3 rear (passenger plus pilot) |
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Cabin Type
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Compact UAM cabin
Fully enclosed pressurized-style cabin |
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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
Large panoramic windows, lightweight luxury finish |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
|
4
5 |
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Payload Capacity
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350 |
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