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Evector SportStar Epos + vs Rictor Skyrider X1
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Evector SportStar Epos +
Rictor Skyrider X1 |
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Manufacturer
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Evektor-Aerotechnik
Rictor (by KuickWheel) |
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Announced
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2013
2025 |
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Base Price
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Approx. $97,000
60000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Two-seat, low-wing electric light sport aircraft
Electric VTOL Flying Motorcycle (Amphibious Concept) |
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Length
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5.98 m (19.6 ft)
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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10.46 m (34.3 ft)
8 propellers on 4 folding arms |
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Height
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2.48 m (8.1 ft)
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Empty Weight
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285 kg (without batteries)
80 kg |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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600 kg (1,323 lb)
200 kg |
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Passenger Capacity
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2 (pilot + passenger)
1 (person) |
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Cargo Capacity
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15 kg (33 lb)
120 kg (payload including pilot) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle landing gear (nose-wheel steerable)
Motorcycle wheels with retractable outriggers |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-polymer (Kokam SLPB100216216H cells)
Electric Lithium pack (dual variant) |
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Battery Capacity
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60 kWh
10.5 kWh (SL) or 21 kWh (SX) |
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Battery Brand
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Kokam Co., Ltd.
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Charging Input Voltage
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220 V (standard) / 400 V (fast)
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Charging Power
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Up to 50 kW (DC fast charging) |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None (pure electric)
Hybrid option claimed (not verified) |
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Motor
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Rotex Electric RE 90-5 brushless DC motor (liquid-cooled)
8 independent electric motors |
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Total Power Output
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75 kW continuous / 100 hp peak
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Propulsion System
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Single electric motor with 3-blade composite propeller (1.63 m diameter)
Distributed electric multirotor VTOL |
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transmission
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Direct drive (no gearbox)
Direct drive (no gearbox) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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170 km/h (92 knots)
100 km/h |
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Top Speed
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260 km/h (140 knots)
100 km/h |
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Maximum Range
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150 km / 90 mi
65 km (typical flight) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour (with 2 + 2 battery packs)
25 min (10.5 kWh) / 40 min (21 kWh) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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200 m (656 ft) |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway operation
Vertical (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Very low (compared to piston aircraft)
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Flight Modes
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Standard manual controls with electric power management lever
Manual, Assisted, and Autonomous (takeoff & landing) |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Custom digital dashboard for battery and motor monitoring
Smart navigation, altitude & speed management, real-time environment monitoring |
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Flight Control
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Traditional control surfaces (ailerons, elevator, rudder)
Triple-redundant fly-by-wire system |
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Safety Features
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Simplified electric motor reduces mechanical failures
Low noise and low vibration operation
Redundant power systems, battery monitoring, fail-safe controls |
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Emergency Landing System
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Ballistic parachute for whole aircraft |
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Certifications
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Complies with ELSA rules (Czech Republic) ASTM F2840-11 standard for electric LSA
In development (concept phase) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 side-by-side
Single-seat cockpit |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed bubble canopy
Enclosed (canopy protection) |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Digital instrument cluster for power and battery data
Digital flight display with route and environment data |
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Storage Compartments
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Rear luggage area (15 kg max)
Minimal / undisclosed |
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Other Features
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Quiet, eco-friendly electric operation
Simple single-lever throttle control
Low operating costs and maintenance
Retractable prop arms, auto stabilization, amphibious claims |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2 (pilot + passenger)
1 |
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Payload Capacity
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120 kg |
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