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Eviation Alice vs BETA Alia-250
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Eviation Alice
Alia-250 (A250) |
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Manufacturer
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Eviation Aircraft
BETA Technologies (USA) |
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Announced
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2017
2020 |
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launched
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2022
2020 (prototype), ongoing test flights |
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Base Price
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4500000
≈ $4 million (estimated) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Fully electric commuter aircraft
eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) |
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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
~50 ft (15 m) |
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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
~6,000 lb (2,720 kg) |
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Passenger Capacity
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9
1 pilot + 5 passengers |
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Cargo Capacity
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1,100 kg (projected)
Up to 1,400 lb (635 kg) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Retractable tricycle gear
Fixed wheeled |
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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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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None
None (battery-electric only) |
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Motor
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2 × MagniX magni650 electric motors
5 total (4 lift, 1 pusher) |
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Total Power Output
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1,300 hp
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Propulsion System
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Twin pusher electric configuration
Distributed electric propulsion |
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transmission
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Direct-drive electric
Direct drive (electric) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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260 knots (482 km/h)
~138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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287 mph (462 km/h)
~138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Maximum Range
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250 nautical miles (463 km)
~250 miles (400 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1–2 hours
~2 hours (estimated) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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32,000 ft
~7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway
VTOL & CTOL capable |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Very low (exact dB not released)
~90% quieter than helicopters (exact dB not given) |
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Flight Modes
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Standard / IFR-capable
Vertical, cruise, transition |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Garmin G3000
Integrated modern cockpit (Garmin G3000 in CX300 variant) |
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Flight Control
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Digital flight management with conventional control surfaces
Fly-by-wire with redundant propulsion |
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Safety Features
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Redundant battery systems, thermal monitoring, low-vibration electric propulsion
Distributed electric motors, crash-tested batteries |
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Certifications
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In progress (FAA & EASA)
In FAA certification process |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 9 passengers
1 + 5 (pilot + passengers) |
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Cabin Type
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Pressurized
Passenger / cargo modular design |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Minimalist, no dedicated passenger displays
Modern avionics displays |
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Storage Compartments
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Forward and rear baggage compartments
~200 cu ft (5.7 m³) cargo volume |
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Other Features
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Large windows, quiet electric cabin
Flexible layout for medical, logistics, passenger use |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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9
Up to 6 persons (pilot + 5) |
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Payload Capacity
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1,100 kg (projected)
~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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