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CityAirbus NextGen vs Wisk Aero Generation 6
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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CityAirbus NextGen
Wisk Aero Generation 6 |
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Manufacturer
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Airbus
Wisk Aero |
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Announced
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2021
2022 |
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launched
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2024
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Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Fully electric eVTOL (Urban Air Mobility)
All-electric autonomous eVTOL air taxi |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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12 m
50 ft (15 m) |
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Empty Weight
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2,000 kg (estimate based on Airbus data)
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Passenger Capacity
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4 (1 pilot + 3 passengers)
4 passengers |
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Cargo Capacity
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Nose luggage compartment |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed landing struts
Fixed skid landing gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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All-electric |
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Charging Time
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15 minutes fast recharge |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None (fully electric)
None |
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Motor
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8 propellers MAGicALL electric motors (MAGiDRIVE)
12 electric motors (distributed propulsion) |
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Propulsion System
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Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP)
12-propeller system – 6 tilting front for lift + forward flight, 6 |
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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
120 knots (222 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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120 km/h (same as cruise)
138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Maximum Range
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80 km
90 miles (144 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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5–50 minutes |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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2,500–4,000 ft AGL |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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VTOL
Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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<65 dB(A) in flight <70 dB(A) during landing
85 dB at 100 ft hover, 40 dB at cruise |
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Flight Modes
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Lift-and-cruise configuration
Hover, transition, cruise |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Developed with Thales & Diehl Aviation
Redundant fly-by-wire flight control system |
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Flight Control
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Fully electric flight control system
Fully autonomous with human supervisory oversight |
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Safety Features
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Redundant propellers/motors
Distributed Electric Propulsion
Multiple redundant motors, no single point of failure |
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Emergency Landing System
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Capable of safe landing with rotor failures |
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Certifications
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Designed for EASA SC-VTOL Enhanced Category
FAA type certification in progress |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 3 passengers
2×2 passenger configuration |
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Cabin Type
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Compact UAM cabin
Automotive-inspired, panoramic windows |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Onboard WiFi, seat charging ports |
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Storage Compartments
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Nose luggage compartment, space for carry-on |
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Other Features
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Large panoramic windows
Accessibility for passengers with disabilities |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
|
4
4 |
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Payload Capacity
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900 lb (408 kg) |
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