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Terrafugia Transition vs Air EVTOL Air One
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Terrafugia Transition
Air EVTOL Air One |
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Manufacturer
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Terrafugia Inc.
AIR (Air EV Ltd., |
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Announced
|
2006
2021 |
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launched
|
2022 |
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Base Price
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300000
150000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Roadable aircraft (Light Sport Aircraft)
Personal 2-seat eVTOL |
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Length
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6.0 m
6.2 m (20.3 ft) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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8.0 m (foldable)
6.2 m (20.3 ft) |
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Height
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2.0 m
1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
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Empty Weight
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440 kg (970 lb)
868 kg (1,914 lb) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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649 kg (1,430 lb)
1,100 kg (2,425 lb) |
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Passenger Capacity
|
2
2 persons |
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Cargo Capacity
|
Small personal luggage
200 kg (441 lb) payload |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle landing gear
Fixed tricycle gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion |
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Battery Capacity
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60 kWh |
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Battery Brand
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Proprietary (AIR partnership) |
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Charging Input Voltage
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400V DC |
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Charging Power
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Up to 80 kW (DC fast charge) |
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Charging Time
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Fast: ~1 hour
Standard: ~4 hours |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None
No — fully electric |
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Motor
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Rotax 912 iS (combustion engine)
8 independent electric motors |
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Total Power Output
|
100 hp
577 kW (≈ 771 hp) |
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Propulsion System
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Rear pusher propeller (flight) + road drivetrain
Distributed Electric Propulsion |
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transmission
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Automotive transmission for road mode; direct drive for flight
Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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100 knots (185 km/h)
160 km/h (100 mph) |
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Top Speed
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107 knots (200 km/h)
250 km/h (155 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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400 nm (740 km)
177 km (110 miles) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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4 hours
1 hour |
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Climb Rate
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900 ft/min
610 m/min (2,000 ft/min) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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10,000 ft
3,048 m (10,000 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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<65 dB at 50 m |
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Flight Modes
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Road mode and flight mode
Manual, Assisted, Return-to-Home |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Dynon glass cockpit
Integrated digital flight suite |
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Flight Control
|
Standard stick and rudder
Fly-by-wire with triple redundancy |
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Safety Features
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Airbags, carbon fiber safety cage
Parachute recovery system
Redundant motors
Terrain and obstacle avoidance
Geo-fencing / automated flight limits |
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Emergency Landing System
|
Optional ballistic parachute (planned)
Ballistic parachute |
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Certifications
|
FAA Light Sport Aircraft (in progress)
In progress (FAA & Israeli CAA) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 seats side by side
2 seats (side-by-side) |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed dual-purpose cabin
Enclosed canopy with panoramic visibility |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Digital flight instruments + standard road dashboard
Digital flight display + touchscreen controls |
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear storage space
Rear luggage area (~50L) |
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Other Features
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Electrically foldable wings, road-to-flight switching system
Foldable wings for compact storage
Automated pre-flight checks
Optional remote operation |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
|
2
2 |
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Payload Capacity
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230 kg (including fuel and passengers)
200 kg (441 lb) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Minimal luggage space
50 liters |
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