The aircraft consists of wings, a cabin, and a fuselage. It contains two main components: an airborne unit and a road unit, enabling it to carry two passengers at speeds of 150 km/h at altitudes below 3000 meters. Its fully intelligent electric structure allows it to travel a range exceeding 300 km. The developer stated that this electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft can be used in fields such as transportation, logistics, and emergency support. An electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft developed by the Ninth Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation completed its maiden flight yesterday in Chongqing, southwestern China. This aircraft, featuring a novel design that combines aerial and automotive elements, can seamlessly transition between road and air travel modes to meet diverse transportation needs.
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight in China
A new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has been successfully tested in China. Developed by the Ninth Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the aircraft demonstrated its ability to switch between road and air travel modes, opening new possibilities for the transportation and logistics sectors.