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Supernal S-A2 vs BETA Alia-250
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Supernal S-A2
Alia-250 (A250) |
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Manufacturer
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Supernal (Hyundai Motor Group)
BETA Technologies (USA) |
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Announced
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2024
2020 |
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launched
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2020 (prototype), ongoing test flights |
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Base Price
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3000000
≈ $4 million (estimated) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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eVTOL (urban air mobility air taxi)
eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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Eight tilt rotors on fixed wing structure
~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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1 pilot + 4 passengers (5 total)
1 pilot + 5 passengers |
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Cargo Capacity
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Modular interior supports light cargo configuration
Up to 1,400 lb (635 kg) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle wheeled gear
Fixed wheeled |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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High-voltage lithium-based electric pack
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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fully electric
None (battery-electric only) |
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Motor
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8 independent electric tilt rotors
5 total (4 lift, 1 pusher) |
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Propulsion System
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Distributed Electric Propulsion
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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120 mph (193 km/h)
~138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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160 mph
~138 mph (222 km/h) |
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Maximum Range
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60 miles
~250 miles (400 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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~2 hours (estimated) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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1,500 ft AGL
~7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical (VTOL)
VTOL & CTOL capable |
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Noise Level (dB)
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65 dBA in hover / < 45 dBA in cruise
~90% quieter than helicopters (exact dB not given) |
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Flight Modes
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Piloted initially; autonomous planned
Vertical, cruise, transition |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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IFR-capable flight suite
Integrated modern cockpit (Garmin G3000 in CX300 variant) |
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Flight Control
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Redundant distributed electric system
Fly-by-wire with redundant propulsion |
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Safety Features
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Composite airframe, multi-rotor redundancy, energy-absorbing structure
Distributed electric motors, crash-tested batteries |
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Emergency Landing System
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Full-aircraft ballistic parachute planned
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Certifications
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FAA and EASA certification in progress
In FAA certification process |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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pilot + 4 passengers (luxury cabin)
1 + 5 (pilot + passengers) |
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Cabin Type
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Automotive-inspired interior with large panoramic windows
Passenger / cargo modular design |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Minimalist digital cockpit and passenger information panels
Modern avionics displays |
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Storage Compartments
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Luggage and carry-on spaces behind seats
~200 cu ft (5.7 m³) cargo volume |
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Other Features
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Energy-absorbing seats, ambient lighting, advanced noise insulation
Flexible layout for medical, logistics, passenger use |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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4 (+ pilot)
Up to 6 persons (pilot + 5) |
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Payload Capacity
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400 kg
~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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