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Vertical Aerospace VX4

20/02/2024Press Release:
Vertical wins new UK government backing to transform the future of flight
22/01/2024Press Release:
Vertical Aerospace founder backs company with additional $50M investment commitment
02/11/2023News:
Hanwha Aerospace and Vertical Aerospace signed an amendment to expand the partnership during the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2023).

Vertical extends the role of actuation experts on VX4

Hanwha will now be responsible for all actuation systems of the VX4. The development of actuation systems includes the design and mass production of the propeller tilt and pitch change mechanisms.

07/09/2023News:
The VX4.

Vertical concludes remote thrustborne flight test campaign

Vertical's VX4 was damaged during testing as a result of a fault with a propeller. A second upgraded prototype will fly early next year to keep certification on course.

03/08/2023News:
Each motor uses Equipmake's proprietary rotor design, with the magnets forming a Halbach array to maximise torque and minimise mass to deliver, while the inverter is matched to the motor for optimum power density.

VX4 features electric propulsion unit from Equipmake

The bespoke EPU from Equipmake combines a lightweight, power dense electric motor with a high-performance inverter, designed, developed and manufactured at its base in Snetterton, UK.

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