CityAirbus NextGen VTOL

Airbus’ NextGen prototype takes off vertically using use four rotors, then stows the rotors for forward flight powered by a standard propeller configuration, then lands vertically using the rotors again. The all-electric, four-seat prototype boasts an 80-km operational range and a cruise speed of 120 km/h – making it perfectly suited to a variety of flight operations. The rotors each have an electric motor, which in turn is powered by batteries and a generator that’s...

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