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Electra Aero eSTOL vs BETA Alia-250
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Electra eSTOL
Alia-250 (A250) |
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Manufacturer
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Electra.aero
BETA Technologies (USA) |
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Announced
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2021
2020 |
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launched
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2023
2020 (prototype), ongoing test flights |
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Base Price
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≈ $4 million (estimated) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Hybrid-electric ultra-short take-off and landing (eSTOL) fixed-wing aircraft
eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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~50 ft (15 m) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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~6,000 lb (2,720 kg) |
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Passenger Capacity
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Up to 9 passengers + 1 pilot
1 pilot + 5 passengers |
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Cargo Capacity
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2,500 lb
Up to 1,400 lb (635 kg) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Tricycle gear (fixed or semi-retractable)
Fixed wheeled |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion (hybrid-electric configuration)
Lithium-ion |
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Charging Input Voltage
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480V AC, 3-phase, 60 Hz |
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Charging Power
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~350 kVA (fast charge) |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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Yes – hybrid assist (turbogenerator)
None (battery-electric only) |
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Motor
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8 wing-mounted electric motors (distributed propulsion)
5 total (4 lift, 1 pusher) |
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Propulsion System
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Hybrid-electric system (battery + turbine generator)
Distributed electric propulsion |
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transmission
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Direct electric drive to each propeller
Direct drive (electric) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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175 knots (324 km/h)
~138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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200 mph (174 knots)
~138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Maximum Range
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1,100 nautical miles (2,037 km)
~250 miles (400 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour 43 minutes (prototype test flight)
~2 hours (estimated) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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6,500 ft
~7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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150 ft
VTOL & CTOL capable |
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Noise Level (dB)
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75 dBA at 300 ft
~90% quieter than helicopters (exact dB not given) |
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Flight Modes
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Electric-only (quiet mode) / Hybrid (extended range)
Vertical, cruise, transition |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Modern glass cockpit
Integrated modern cockpit (Garmin G3000 in CX300 variant) |
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Flight Control
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Aerodynamic blown-lift system with T-tail configuration
Fly-by-wire with redundant propulsion |
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Safety Features
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Distributed propulsion redundancy, hybrid backup power
Distributed electric motors, crash-tested batteries |
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Certifications
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Targeting FAA Part 23 certification (~2028)
In FAA certification process |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + up to 9 passengers
1 + 5 (pilot + passengers) |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed regional commuter cabin
Passenger / cargo modular design |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Modern avionics displays |
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Storage Compartments
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~200 cu ft (5.7 m³) cargo volume |
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Other Features
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Quiet cabin environment and short-field access
Flexible layout for medical, logistics, passenger use |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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9 passengers
Up to 6 persons (pilot + 5) |
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Payload Capacity
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Up to 2,500 lb
~1,400 lb (635 kg) |
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Cargo Capacity
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~200 cu ft (5.7 m³) |
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