Originally Posted by
mickjoebill
Latest video today from CTO Alastair McIntosh, states the range and power density. They apparently have confidence these specs can be achieved, a range of 250km empty operational and 175km max take off weight. They state with a run-on landing the range will increase ( as the hover landing phase uses more juice)
To put it in perspective, this is almost the same range as our VW ID4 Life model. (Shorter range battery, less tax)
Originally Posted by
mickjoebill
They state with a run-on landing the range will increase ( as the hover landing phase uses more juice)
What about take off?
I don't foresee these ever taking hold as rooftop delivery for pax, but on shorter controlled fields in well regulated air corridors.
A short takeoff could be assisted with a cable tow, similar to gliders, but may not be what passengers might appreciate.