{"id":173469,"date":"2024-07-22T16:56:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T20:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/vertical-vx4-that-reaches-240-km-h\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T17:03:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T21:03:13","slug":"vertical-vx4-that-reaches-240-km-h","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/vertical-vx4-that-reaches-240-km-h\/","title":{"rendered":"European company introduces the VX4 eVTOL that reaches 240 km\/h and can travel 161 Km"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company, has unveiled its latest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype aircraft. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/first-evtol-without-a-pilot-license-in-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"130048\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(eVTOL)<\/a><\/strong>the <strong>VX4<\/strong>, developed and assembled entirely in the United Kingdom. <strong>This new model promises greater power and efficiency compared to its predecessors<\/strong> and is ready to begin flight testing with the aim of perfecting its performance.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track record and success of the company<\/h2>\n\n<p>Since its founding, Vertical has been noted for its strategic alliances with aerospace leaders such as GKN, Honeywell and Leonardo.\nThese collaborations have been instrumental in the development of patented battery and propeller technologies, essential pillars of the VX4.\nThis prototype is the fifth in the company&#8217;s development pipeline and has generated significant customer interest.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Vertical&#8217;s success is reflected in the 1,500 pre-orders it has received for the <strong>VX4<\/strong>, valued at $6 billion.\nCustomers include aviation giants such as Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL and Bristow, one of the world&#8217;s largest helicopter operators.\nThis endorsement underscores the industry&#8217;s confidence in Vertical&#8217;s proposition.  <\/p>\n<div class=\" align\"><div id=\"wpfp_2834\" 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class=\"fp-preload\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='fvp-share-bar'><div><label><a class=\"embed-code-toggle\" href=\"#\"><strong>Embed<\/strong><\/a><\/label><\/div><div class=\"embed-code\"><label>Copy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed.<\/label><textarea><\/textarea><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The VX4 glided, flew and landed powered only by the thrust of the battery-powered system.\nSource: Vertical Aerospace via Youtube <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification and future flight testing of the VX4<\/h2>\n\n<p>The company has recently initiated a &#8220;mini certification program&#8221; with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which will enable it to begin flight testing of its VX4 prototype.\nThis model is the first to incorporate battery technology developed at its Vertical Energy Center in Bristol, marking an achievement in the company&#8217;s innovation. <\/p>\n\n<p>The VX4 is Vertical&#8217;s most advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to date, with a power-to-weight ratio improved by 20%.\nThis enables a maximum cruise speed of 150 mph (240 km\/h) and a range of 100 miles (161 km) on a single charge, carrying four passengers and a pilot.\nIn addition, 60% of the technology and components of this model come from its aerospace partners, highlighting the integration and collaboration in its design.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vertical Aerospace and the CAA<\/h2>\n\n<p>The company&#8217;s chief executive officer, Stuart Simpson, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vertical-aerospace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Vertical-Aerospace-Unveils-Advanced-VX4-Prototype.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vertical-aerospace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Vertical-Aerospace-Unveils-Advanced-VX4-Prototype.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said the company&#8217;s goal is to build the safest and most advanced aircraft in this new category of transportation.<\/a><\/strong>.\nThis prototype, the result of a combination of proprietary technology and leading partners, represents a crucial step towards certification and commercialization.\nWith a $6 billion order backlog, Vertical is preparing for an ambitious flight test program at its Flight Test Center.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Going forward, Vertical will continue to work closely with the CAA to obtain the necessary permits and begin a robust eVTOL flight test program in the UK.\nIn addition, the company is developing an identical full-scale prototype to accelerate the testing process and move towards certification and development of the VX4 model for commercial operations. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Follow us on social networks and don&#8217;t miss any of our publications!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@inspenet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> <a 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