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Wisk Aero Generation 6 vs AutoFlight eVTOL
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Wisk Aero Generation 6
AutoFlight eVTOL |
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Manufacturer
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Wisk Aero
AutoFlight |
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Announced
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2022
2021 |
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Base Price
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150000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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All-electric autonomous eVTOL air taxi
Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (Lift + Cruise configuration) |
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Length
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11.6 m |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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50 ft (15 m)
14.5 m |
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Height
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2.6 m |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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2,000 kg |
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Passenger Capacity
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4 passengers
4 passengers + 1 pilot (total 5 seats) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Nose luggage compartment
350 kg payload |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed skid landing gear
Fixed skid gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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All-electric
Lithium-ion battery pack (fully electric) |
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Battery Capacity
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160 kWh |
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Charging Time
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15 minutes fast recharge
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None
pure electric |
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Motor
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12 electric motors (distributed propulsion)
13 electric motors (10 lift + 3 pusher for cruise) |
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Propulsion System
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12-propeller system – 6 tilting front for lift + forward flight, 6
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Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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120 knots (222 km/h)
200 km/h |
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Top Speed
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138 mph (222 km/h)
250 km/h |
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Maximum Range
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90 miles (144 km)
250 km (≈ 155 miles) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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5–50 minutes
1 hour |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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2,500–4,000 ft AGL
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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85 dB at 100 ft hover, 40 dB at cruise
65 dBA at hover |
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Flight Modes
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Hover, transition, cruise
Piloted and autonomous capable |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Redundant fly-by-wire flight control system
Advanced fly-by-wire and redundant control systems |
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Flight Control
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Fully autonomous with human supervisory oversight
Autonomous flight software in development |
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Safety Features
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Multiple redundant motors, no single point of failure
Distributed propulsion redundancy, multiple rotors for stability |
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Emergency Landing System
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Capable of safe landing with rotor failures
Whole-aircraft parachute (reported) |
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Certifications
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FAA type certification in progress
Type certification under EASA and CAA in progress |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2×2 passenger configuration
2 front + 3 rear (passenger plus pilot) |
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Cabin Type
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Automotive-inspired, panoramic windows
Fully enclosed pressurized-style cabin |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Onboard WiFi, seat charging ports
Digital instrument and flight displays (expected) |
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Storage Compartments
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Nose luggage compartment, space for carry-on
Small rear cargo area |
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Other Features
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Accessibility for passengers with disabilities
Large panoramic windows, lightweight luxury finish |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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4
5 |
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Payload Capacity
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900 lb (408 kg)
350 |
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