Lilium vertical take off "jet"

[mickjoebill]

https://leehamnews.com/2022/07/29/bj...lium-jet-vtol/

Worth posting this quote
"The widely proclaimed transition in early June was a main wing transition, not a transition for the vehicle (canard + main wing). Such a transition is yet to be made."


Mjb

[sandringham1]

https://www.autoweek.com/news/techno...ol-production/

Some impressive fundraising happening at Lilium and plans to build 25 units next year, followed by 250 the following year.

[sandringham1]

If your a follower of Lilium with a couple of hours to spare then you might find this analysis interesting, personally I would be delighted to be posting a link to a manned flight but that still seems to be just a dream.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk6kF2eOxOQ

[Evil Twin]

Originally Posted by sandringham1

If your a follower of Lilium with a couple of hours to spare then you might find this analysis interesting, personally I would be delighted to be posting a link to a manned flight but that still seems to be just a dream.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk6kF2eOxOQ

You're or you are!

[Winemaker]

Originally Posted by Evil Twin

You're or you are!

Though we're not sure what you were trying to imply, you are certainly welcome to post your comment. On topic, watched the video and it'll never fly; it's unbelievable people invested in its company.

[Evil Twin]

Originally Posted by Winemaker

Though we're not sure what you were trying to imply, you are certainly welcome to post your comment. On topic, watched the video and it'll never fly; it's unbelievable people invested in its company.

If your a follower of Lilium with a couple of hours to spare then you might find this analysis interesting

[Kulwin Park]

Originally Posted by Winemaker

Though we're not sure what you were trying to imply, you are certainly welcome to post your comment. On topic, watched the video and it'll never fly; it's unbelievable people invested in its company.

Why do you say it will never fly??
I believe it will reach commercial flying status. It has so much going for it due to not having rotating dynamic components anywhere.

[fdr]

I'm open to their general concept, distributed fans are not a bad option, however, they have to achieve a high efficiency, and while it is likely that a Coanda effect will occur that can be subject to variables. There is likely some redundancy with the rear wing, the front wing looks to be lean on redundancy. Perimeter driven electric motors, would have a low mass and high torque, remaining with standard designs or even Tesla type motors would not be my choice. scaling them down to run the fans would be needed, they were used to replace a B206BIII TR/TRGB/TR drive and TR control system and needed ballast to be added...

Battery mass is going to suck. and you get to carry the flats along for the ride.

[mickjoebill]

Another $190m to grease the wheels toward reaching the regulatory finish line. https://lilium.com/newsroom-detail/lilium-releases-q2-2023-shareholder-letter

I'm surprised that after the time and $$ they are apparently still developing a power unit.

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