Beta Alia has two variants (CTOL and VTOL).
Beta Alia A250 / CX300 Specifications
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Name | Beta Alia (ALIA A250 for VTOL; ALIA CX300 for CTOL) |
| Aircraft Type | All-electric eVTOL (A250 VTOL) / All-electric conventional takeoff & landing (CX300 CTOL) |
| Number of Propellers | A250 VTOL: 5 propellers (4 dedicated lift rotors + 1 rear pusher). CX300 CTOL: 1 rear-mounted pusher propeller. |
| Diameter of Propellers | Not publicly disclosed in available sources. |
| Powerplant | Electric motors – H500A motor(s) powering propellers (single for CTOL, plus four lift motors for VTOL). |
| Energy Source | Electricity via rechargeable batteries; charges in under 1 hour. |
| Aircraft Weight | Gross weight / empty weight: ~7,000 lb (3,175 kg) for A250. |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | ~6,000 lb (2,721 kg) as per earlier reports. |
| Payload | Capable of carrying five passengers plus pilot, or ~1,000 lb cargo (~1250 lb in some sources) |
| Range | Demonstrated range up to 336 nautical miles (~620 km); earlier quoted at ~250 miles (~402 km) |
Notes & Observations
- Aircraft Name & Type: The ALIA line encompasses both the A250 VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) and CX300 CTOL (conventional takeoff and landing) variants.
- Number of Propellers: The A250 uses five: four fixed lift rotors plus a pusher for forward flight, simplifying design and enhancing reliability compared to tilt-rotor systems. The CX300 has a single rear-mounted pusher propeller.
- Propeller Diameter: Not publicly available in the reviewed sources.
- Powerplant & Energy: Electric propulsion powered by batteries; recharge time is under an hour. (eVTOL News)
- Weight & MTOW: Gross weight of ~7,000 lb is mentioned for A250; MTOW given as ~6,000 lb. The variation likely reflects different measurement bases or evolving prototype specs. (eVTOL News, WIRED, Airport Technology)
- Payload: Up to five passengers + pilot, or around 1,000 lb (some sources note 1,250 lb). (eglin.af.mil)
- Range: Earlier materials state 250 miles (~402 km); newer data indicates a demonstrated range of 336 nm (~620 km). (beta.team)
Summary
Some fields—like propeller diameter—are not publicly disclosed yet. Other values vary based on evolving prototypes and testing phases.