Vertical Aerospace VX4 Data

Unique Features of the VX4

1. Hybrid lift‑cruise with wing and vectored thrust
   • Eight carbon‑composite propellers (four tilt‑rotor front, four lift‑only rear) enable vertical takeoff & transition to efficient wing‑borne cruise at ~240 km/h
2. High power-to-weight prototype
   • Latest full-scale VX4 prototype features a 20% better power-to-weight ratio than its predecessor, enabling its top cruise speed of ~240 km/h
3. Proprietary battery + next-gen propulsion
   • First aircraft to use Vertical’s in-house developed aerospace-grade battery pack and new propeller tech—rapid-charging, high output, with multiple backups
4. Advanced fly‑by‑wire & Honeywell inceptor integration
   • Equipped with compact, lightweight controls and robust digital flight system from Honeywell for smooth, safe handling
5. Certified-level safety and redundancy
   • Designed to meet EASA/CAA standards with multi-layer redundancy in propulsion, avionics, and batteries
6. Passenger-focused cabin design
   • Spacious interior with large windows, skylight, dedicated storage per seat, USB ports, and easy entry via side doors
7. Quiet urban operation
   • Whisper-quiet cruise noise—even quieter than a refrigerator—ideal for densely populated city routes
8. First public airport‑to‑airport flight completion
   • Demonstrated real-world operations by flying from Cotswold Airport to RAF Fairford at 185 km/h over public airspace
9. Hybrid-electric future variant
   • VX4 airframe designed for easy retrofit to hybrid-electric, unlocking ~1,600 km range and ~1,100 kg payload—set for mid-2026 testing
10. Strong commercial and defence backing
    • ~1,500 pre-orders from airlines (American, Virgin, Japan wide), plus development for defence/logistics/special missions

Vertical Aerospace VX4

• Aircraft Type: Tilt Rotor (winged eVTOL)
• Number of Propellers: 8 (4 tilt + 4 lift)
• Diameter of Propellers: ~2.9 m (based on design visuals; exact figure undisclosed)
• Powerplant: 8 electric motors (expected total ~800–1,000 kW combined)
• Energy Source: Battery (lithium-ion)
• Aircraft Weight (Empty): Not publicly disclosed (estimated ~3,000 kg based on MTOW and payload)
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,000 kg
• Payload: 450 kg (pilot + 4 passengers)
• Range: 160 km