In a video provided by the Munich-based startup, the aircraft can be seen taking off vertically like a helicopter, and then accelerating into forward flight using wing-borne lift. Doesn't look like there's anyone inside it yet. These test were done with a pilot standing on the ground flying line of sight.
The craft is powered by 36 separate jet engines mounted on its 10-meter long wings via 12 movable flaps. Once airborne, the flaps gradually tilt into a horizontal position, providing forward thrust.
Lilium claims that its electric battery “consumes around 90 percent less energy than drone-style aircraft,” enabling the aircraft to achieve a range of 300 kilometers (183 miles) with a maximum cruising speed of 300 kph (183 mph). If it's true, this is the most exciting thing to happen in aviation in awhile.
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This is Totally Awsome ! Thank for Sharing!
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my pleasure... I dig anything that flies. I'll be sharing lots of it.
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The future of everything is electric...at least in the near term.
Fossil fuels are...well....a dead animal. It is only a matter of time before all the energy comes from "alternative" sources.
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can't happen soon enough.
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Wow, that is amazing. I wonder if they will be able to scale it up.
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Biggest factor is still the batteries, but those are getting good and with this new design of shifting the thrust from up to forward is game changer!
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It's very exciting. I can't imagine where we will be with this kind of technology in 10 - 20 years time.
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