Exciting, New eVTOL Aircraft

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 Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X5






                                    Source: Horizon Aircraft

Brand New eVTOL Design

From Toronto, Canada's Horizon Aircraft, a new and good-looking eVTOL that is very close to hitting the skies.  The stylish breakthrough aircraft is called the Cavorite X5 and it is now a 50%-scale prototype for testing and development.  The aircraft is getting rave reviews for its unique combination of eVTOL technologies that can vertically takeoff and lift and its traditional airplane technologies that can takeoff, soar and land. X5 is a much-anticipated new aviation concept that also has sleek, good looks and tremendous efficiency.

The Wings Are the Differentiators

The aircraft's wings are the key differentiator.  They open and contain 16 ducted fans that provide vertical lift.  Once the plane reaches altitude, the wings start closing as the plane transitions to cruising speed and functions as a traditional aircraft.  This dual operational approach enables the aircraft to fly at tremendous efficiency with 98% of the flight in low drag configuration.  The final version of the aircraft will be powered by a hybrid system that can recharge the battery inflight, which is a very significant breakthrough. 

Next Steps

The new model is 15 feet long with a 22-foot wingspan.  It weighs 500 pounds and will go through extensive hovering and transition to cruising tests.  A full-scale version is already in development.  Horizon expects to receive FAA certification by 2025.  There are competitors that Horizon is facing.  Germany's Lilium eVTOL startup is developing a similar aircraft.  For more news stories like this, The Future of Flying


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