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Eviation Alice vs Archer Midnight
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Eviation Alice
Archer Midnight |
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Manufacturer
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Eviation Aircraft
Archer Aviation |
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Announced
|
2017
2022 |
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launched
|
2022
2023 (testing phase) |
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Base Price
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4500000
|
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Fully electric commuter aircraft
eVTOL (Tilt-prop / Lift+Cruise hybrid) |
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Length
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12.2 m
|
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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18 m
48 ft |
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Height
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3.7 m
|
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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7,484 kg
7,000 lb (3,175 kg) |
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Passenger Capacity
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9
4 passengers + 1 pilot |
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Cargo Capacity
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1,100 kg (projected)
|
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Landing Gear Type
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Retractable tricycle gear
Fixed tricycle wheels |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion |
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Battery Capacity
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820 kWh
|
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Battery Brand
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E-One Moli Energy |
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Charging Input Voltage
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800 V architecture
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Charging Time
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10 min (fast charge)
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None
None (purely electric) |
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Motor
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2 × MagniX magni650 electric motors
12 electric motors (6 tilt + 6 lift) |
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Total Power Output
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1,300 hp
1,300 kW |
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Propulsion System
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Twin pusher electric configuration
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) |
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transmission
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Direct-drive electric
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Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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260 knots (482 km/h)
150 mph (241 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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287 mph (462 km/h)
150 mph |
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Maximum Range
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250 nautical miles (463 km)
|
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1–2 hours
100 mi (161 km) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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32,000 ft
7,000 ft |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway
Vertical (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Very low (exact dB not released)
45 dBA (quiet in cruise) |
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Flight Modes
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Standard / IFR-capable
Transition, Cruise |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
|
Garmin G3000
Garmin G3000 (integrated flight deck) |
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Flight Control
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Digital flight management with conventional control surfaces
Digital fly-by-wire with redundancy |
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Safety Features
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Redundant battery systems, thermal monitoring, low-vibration electric propulsion
Multiple motors & battery packs, fault-tolerant design
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Certifications
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In progress (FAA & EASA)
FAA Special Airworthiness; type certification in progress |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 9 passengers
Pilot + 4 passengers |
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Cabin Type
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Pressurized
Compact, panoramic cabin for short urban flights |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Minimalist, no dedicated passenger displays
|
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Storage Compartments
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Forward and rear baggage compartments
|
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Other Features
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Large windows, quiet electric cabin
Sustainable materials, simple interior design |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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9
5 (1 pilot + 4 passengers) |
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Payload Capacity
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1,100 kg (projected)
1,000 lb |
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