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Wisk Aero Generation 6 vs Electra Aero eSTOL
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Wisk Aero Generation 6
Electra eSTOL |
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Manufacturer
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Wisk Aero
Electra.aero |
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Announced
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2022
2021 |
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launched
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2023 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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All-electric autonomous eVTOL air taxi
Hybrid-electric ultra-short take-off and landing (eSTOL) fixed-wing aircraft |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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50 ft (15 m)
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Passenger Capacity
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4 passengers
Up to 9 passengers + 1 pilot |
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Cargo Capacity
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Nose luggage compartment
2,500 lb |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed skid landing gear
Tricycle gear (fixed or semi-retractable) |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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All-electric
Lithium-ion (hybrid-electric configuration) |
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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
Yes – hybrid assist (turbogenerator) |
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Motor
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12 electric motors (distributed propulsion)
8 wing-mounted electric motors (distributed propulsion)
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Propulsion System
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12-propeller system – 6 tilting front for lift + forward flight, 6
Hybrid-electric system (battery + turbine generator) |
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transmission
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Direct electric drive to each propeller |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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120 knots (222 km/h)
175 knots (324 km/h) |
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Top Speed
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138 mph (222 km/h)
200 mph (174 knots) |
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Maximum Range
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90 miles (144 km)
1,100 nautical miles (2,037 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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5–50 minutes
1 hour 43 minutes (prototype test flight) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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2,500–4,000 ft AGL
6,500 ft |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
150 ft |
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Noise Level (dB)
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85 dB at 100 ft hover, 40 dB at cruise
75 dBA at 300 ft |
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Flight Modes
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Hover, transition, cruise
Electric-only (quiet mode) / Hybrid (extended range) |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Redundant fly-by-wire flight control system
Modern glass cockpit |
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Flight Control
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Fully autonomous with human supervisory oversight
Aerodynamic blown-lift system with T-tail configuration |
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Safety Features
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Multiple redundant motors, no single point of failure
Distributed propulsion redundancy, hybrid backup power |
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Emergency Landing System
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Capable of safe landing with rotor failures
|
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Certifications
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FAA type certification in progress
Targeting FAA Part 23 certification (~2028) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2×2 passenger configuration
1 pilot + up to 9 passengers |
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Cabin Type
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Automotive-inspired, panoramic windows
Enclosed regional commuter cabin |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Onboard WiFi, seat charging ports
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Storage Compartments
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Nose luggage compartment, space for carry-on
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Other Features
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Accessibility for passengers with disabilities
Quiet cabin environment and short-field access |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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4
9 passengers |
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Payload Capacity
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900 lb (408 kg)
Up to 2,500 lb |
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