Vertical's New VX4 Prototype Completes Phase 1 of Piloted Testing
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Phase 1: Tethered: the VX4 will perform stabilised hover while loosely tethered to the ground - COMPLETE. Phase 2: Thrustborne: the VX4 will take-off and land vertically and conduct low speed ...
WEBThis next-generation VX4 is more powerful than the previous full-scale prototype, with an impressive 20% increase in the power to weight ratio, enabling the aircraft to reach speeds of up to 150mph – the certification aircraft’s intended cruise speed.
UK's Vertical Aerospace unveils VX4 eVTOL prototype - Electrek
WEBJul 18, 2024 · The UK-based eVTOL developer unveiled its latest VX4 prototype today, which is the first iteration to feature its proprietary battery technology, designed and built in at its Vertical Energy...
Meet the VX4 - Vertical Aerospace
WEBRegional flight, reimagined. Skip the underground, and experience the efficiency and ease of electric flight. We’re taking airport transfers skybound with the VX4.
Vertical Aerospace Begins Testing on New VX4 Prototype - Yahoo Finance
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Testing for the new, more advanced VX4 prototype has begun with initial powered ground tests, including propeller balancing, complete at Vertical’s Flight Test Centre.
Vertical Completes VX4 eVTOL Tethered Hover Testing
WEBSep 12, 2024 · The VX4 was tethered for initial piloted hover tests. Vertical Aerospace has finished the first phase of testing of its second VX4 electric air taxi prototype, completing ground runs, taxi trials ...
Vertical completes tethered flight tests with latest VX4 prototype
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Save article. Vertical Aerospace‘s latest VX4 prototype has finished the first phase of its piloted flight-test programme, including a series of 20 tethered sorties. Conducted at the company’s ...
Vertical Aerospace reaches significant certification milestones ...
WEBMar 30, 2023 · Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL is projected to be capable of transporting a pilot and up to four passengers, traveling distances of up to 100 miles, and achieving a cruise speed of 150 miles per hour ...
Vertical Aerospace completes first phase of piloted flight test …
WEB3 days ago · Piloted test program. Phase 1 – Tethered: The VX4 will perform stabilized hover while loosely tethered to the ground. This first phase is now complete. Phase 2 – Thrustborne: the VX4 will takeoff and land vertically and then conduct low-speed flight maneuvers with lift generated by the propellers. Phase 3 – Wingborne: The eVTOL will ...
Vertical's new VX4 prototype completes Phase 1 of piloted te
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Its latest VX4 has completed the first phase of its piloted flight test programme at the Vertical Flight Test Centre. During Phase 1, the VX4 prototype conducted multiple piloted tethered flights and ground runs, across 20 piloted test sorties, completing a total of 70 individual test points. Together, these tests simulated various aspects of ...
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