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Electra Aero eSTOL vs SkyDrive SD-05
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Electra eSTOL
SD-05 |
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Manufacturer
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Electra.aero
SkyDrive Inc. (Japan) |
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Announced
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2021
2022 |
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launched
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2023
Expo 2025 (public display & demo flights) |
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
Passenger eVTOL (multicopter / flying car) |
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Length
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~11.5 m |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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11.3 m (including rotors) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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1,400 kg (3,100 lbs) |
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Passenger Capacity
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Up to 9 passengers + 1 pilot
3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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Cargo Capacity
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2,500 lb
Small luggage only |
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Landing Gear Type
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Tricycle gear (fixed or semi-retractable)
Fixed skids with stabilizing fins |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion (hybrid-electric configuration)
Electric (chemistry not disclosed) |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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Yes – hybrid assist (turbogenerator)
None (battery only) |
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Motor
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8 wing-mounted electric motors (distributed propulsion)
12 electric motors / 12 propellers |
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Propulsion System
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Hybrid-electric system (battery + turbine generator)
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) |
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transmission
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Direct electric drive to each propeller
Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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175 knots (324 km/h)
~100 km/h |
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Top Speed
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200 mph (174 knots)
~100 km/h |
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Maximum Range
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1,100 nautical miles (2,037 km)
15 km (future goal: 30–40 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour 43 minutes (prototype test flight)
5–10 minutes |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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6,500 ft
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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150 ft
VTOL |
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Noise Level (dB)
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75 dBA at 300 ft
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Flight Modes
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Electric-only (quiet mode) / Hybrid (extended range)
Piloted with stability assist; remote piloting possible |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Modern glass cockpit
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Flight Control
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Aerodynamic blown-lift system with T-tail configuration
Computer-controlled stability system |
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Safety Features
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Distributed propulsion redundancy, hybrid backup power
Redundant motors (DEP), lightweight composite structure |
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Certifications
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Targeting FAA Part 23 certification (~2028)
Under JCAB (Japan) & FAA (US) certification process |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + up to 9 passengers
1 pilot front, 2 passengers rear |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed regional commuter cabin
Enclosed, panoramic windows |
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Storage Compartments
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Small luggage space |
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Other Features
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Quiet cabin environment and short-field access
Large windows, carbon fiber/aluminum build, rooftop/vertiport use |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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9 passengers
3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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Payload Capacity
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Up to 2,500 lb
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