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Terrafugia Transition vs Beta Alia CX300
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Terrafugia Transition
Alia CX300 |
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Manufacturer
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Terrafugia Inc.
Beta Technologies |
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Announced
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2006
March 2023 |
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launched
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First production flight – November 2024 |
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Base Price
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300000
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Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Roadable aircraft (Light Sport Aircraft)
All-electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) fixed-wing aircraft |
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Length
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6.0 m
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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8.0 m (foldable)
50 ft (≈ 15–16 m) |
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Height
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2.0 m
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Empty Weight
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440 kg (970 lb)
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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649 kg (1,430 lb)
< 7,000 lb (≈ 3,175 kg) |
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Passenger Capacity
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2
Up to 5 passengers + 1 pilot (6 total) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Small personal luggage
200 cubic ft (≈ 5.7 m³) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle landing gear
Tricycle gear (standard runway operations) |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion battery pack |
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Charging Power
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250–300 kW (fast charge est.) |
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Charging Time
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30–40 minutes (fast) |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None
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Motor
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Rotax 912 iS (combustion engine)
Single rear pusher electric motor |
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Total Power Output
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100 hp
427 kW (~572 HP) |
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Propulsion System
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Rear pusher propeller (flight) + road drivetrain
Single pusher propeller (direct drive) |
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transmission
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Automotive transmission for road mode; direct drive for flight
Direct electric drive (no gearbox) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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100 knots (185 km/h)
105 knots (≈ 120 mph / 193 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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107 knots (200 km/h)
135 knots (≈ 155 mph / 250 km/h) |
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Maximum Range
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400 nm (740 km)
Up to 386 miles (≈ 621 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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4 hours
1 hour + reserve |
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Climb Rate
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900 ft/min
1,500 ft/min |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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10,000 ft
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway
Conventional runway (CTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Extremely low (~ < 60 dB estimated) |
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Flight Modes
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Road mode and flight mode
Standard manual and assisted cruise modes |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Dynon glass cockpit
Garmin G3000 suite |
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Flight Control
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Standard stick and rudder
Fly-by-wire redundant controls |
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Safety Features
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Airbags, carbon fiber safety cage
Simplified electric propulsion (fewer moving parts), low noise operation, redundant systems |
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Emergency Landing System
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Optional ballistic parachute (planned)
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Certifications
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FAA Light Sport Aircraft (in progress)
FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate (2024); full type certification expected 2025-26 |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 seats side by side
2 front (crew) + up to 4 passengers |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed dual-purpose cabin
Modular (cargo or passenger layout) |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Digital flight instruments + standard road dashboard
Dual Garmin G3000 cockpit displays |
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear storage space
Rear cargo bay (~ 200 cu ft) |
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Other Features
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Electrically foldable wings, road-to-flight switching system
Low operating cost (~ $7 per 45-min flight), quiet electric operation |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2
Up to 6 (5 + pilot) |
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Payload Capacity
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230 kg (including fuel and passengers)
1,000 – 1,400 lb (≈ 450 – 635 kg) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Minimal luggage space
200 cu ft (≈ 5.7 m³) |
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