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Vertical Aerospace VX4 vs Supernal S-A2
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Vertical Aerospace VX4
Supernal S-A2 |
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Manufacturer
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Vertical Aerospace
Supernal (Hyundai Motor Group) |
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Announced
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2020
2024 |
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launched
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July 2024
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Base Price
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4000000
3000000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL)
eVTOL (urban air mobility air taxi) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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Rotor Diameter: Not published (features 8 propellers)
Eight tilt rotors on fixed wing structure |
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Passenger Capacity
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1 pilot + 4 passengers
1 pilot + 4 passengers (5 total) |
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Cargo Capacity
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450 kg
Modular interior supports light cargo configuration |
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Landing Gear Type
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Retractable tricycle gear
Fixed tricycle wheeled gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion cylindrical cells (aviation-grade)
High-voltage lithium-based electric pack |
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Battery Brand
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Molicel (via Vertical Energy Centre)
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Charging Power
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Rapid charging
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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fully electric |
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Motor
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8 electric motors (distributed propulsion)
8 independent electric tilt rotors |
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Propulsion System
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Tilt-rotor / lift + cruise 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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150 mph (241 km/h)
120 mph (193 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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200 mph (≈ 322 km/h)
160 mph |
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Maximum Range
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100 miles (160 km)
60 miles |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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1,500 ft AGL |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical take-off & landing (VTOL)
Vertical (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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near silent (exact dB not published)
65 dBA in hover / < 45 dBA in cruise |
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Flight Modes
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Vertical hover → transition → cruise
Piloted initially; autonomous planned |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Honeywell integrated digital flight deck
IFR-capable flight suite |
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Flight Control
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Full fly-by-wire system
Redundant distributed electric system |
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Safety Features
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Redundant electric propulsion, composite airframe, intelligent battery monitoring
Composite airframe, multi-rotor redundancy, energy-absorbing structure |
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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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UK CAA & EASA SC-VTOL
FAA and EASA certification in progress |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 4 passengers
pilot + 4 passengers (luxury cabin) |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed composite cabin with large panoramic windows
Automotive-inspired interior with large panoramic windows |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Advanced cockpit interface (details TBC)
Minimalist digital cockpit and passenger information panels |
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Storage Compartments
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Dedicated baggage area behind seats
Luggage and carry-on spaces behind seats |
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Other Features
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Low cabin noise, sustainable design, modular build
Energy-absorbing seats, ambient lighting, advanced noise insulation |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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5 (total including pilot)
4 (+ pilot) |
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Payload Capacity
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450 kg
400 kg |
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