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Xpeng Land Aircraft Carrier vs Zapata Airscooter
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Xpeng Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC)
Zapata Airscooter |
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Manufacturer
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Xpeng AeroHT (a subsidiary of XPENG Motors)
Zapata (France) |
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Announced
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October 2023
June 2023 |
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launched
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November 2024 (first public flight demo), Prototype / Pre-production (mass production targeted for 2026)
2024 |
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Base Price
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¥2,000,000 (CNY) ≈ $280,000 USD
128000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Modular two-part flying car (ground “mothership” + detachable air module)
Hybrid-Electric VTOL (Personal Flying Vehicle) |
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Length
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5.5 m (ground vehicle), 2.0 m (ground vehicle)
3.40 m |
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Height
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2.56 m |
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Empty Weight
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112 kg |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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232 kg |
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Passenger Capacity
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Ground Module: 4 persons Air Module: 2 persons (pilot + passenger)
1 (pilot only) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Large internal bay for air module and storage
120 kg (occupant + light cargo) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Retractable landing struts (air module)
Fixed tricycle gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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800-V high-voltage lithium-based system
Lithium-based (undisclosed chemistry) |
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Charging Input Voltage
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800 V
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Charging Power
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Fast charging (air module 30 % → 80 % in ~18 min via ground vehicle)
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Charging Time
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Fast – ~18 min
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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Ground module uses hybrid EREV (range-extender engine)
Hybrid system – electric motors with small combustion range-extending engines |
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Motor
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Air module: 8 electric motors (6 rotors + 2 ducted fans)
Multiple electric motors (approx. 8) + 4 thermal engines |
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Propulsion System
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Electric vertical take-off & landing (VTOL) + forward ducted-fan propulsion
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) |
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transmission
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Direct electric drive
Direct-drive electric propulsion |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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80 km/h (50 mph) |
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Top Speed
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100 km/h (62 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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Ground Module: ≈ 1,000 km (CLTC, hybrid system) Air Module: Supports 5 – 6 flights per full charge
160 km |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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Up to 2 hours |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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3,000 – 4,000 m |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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VTOL (vertical take-off & landing)
Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) |
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Flight Modes
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Manual / Autonomous hybrid control
Computer-assisted / stabilized modes (fly-by-wire) |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Multi-source navigation + electronic geofencing
Computerized fly-by-wire flight control |
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Flight Control
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Triple-redundant fly-by-wire system
Dual-joystick assisted control with auto-stabilization |
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Safety Features
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Parachute recovery system (for up to 1,000 kg)
Redundant motors (can sustain flight with 2 motors failed)
Automated stability control
Redundant propulsion (multi-motor DEP design) |
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Emergency Landing System
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Integrated parachute + auto-hover descent
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Certifications
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Type certification process accepted by CAAC (China Civil Aviation Authority)
Designed for FAA Part 103 (ultralight category, U.S.) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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Ground Module: 4 seats Air Module: 2 seats
Single-seat cockpit |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed panoramic canopy (270° visibility)
Enclosed, compact pod with wide forward visibility |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Digital instrument panels
Basic digital flight instruments; VR training available |
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Storage Compartments
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Rear bay and roof mount for air module equipment
Minimal / none specified |
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Other Features
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Automatic air module deployment via rear-loading system
Sliding rail system and foldable rotor arms
Intuitive joystick control; VR simulator training; simple to operate |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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Up to 6 (4 ground + 2 air)
1 |
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Payload Capacity
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120 kg |
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Cargo Capacity
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Large
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