Aircraft program
All-electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with 4 propellers mounted on wings and a v-tail configuration. Earlier models known as Seraph, VA-1X, VA-X2 and VA-X4, and includes a hybrid-electric variant (flight testing set for 2026), in development.
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See Analytics rates| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Aerospace VX4 | 2020 / 2023 | Low noise, zero emission, five-seater full-scale eVTOL prototype. | |
| Vertical Aerospace Hybrid-Electric | 2025 / | Hybrid-electric variant, projected range / payload capacity of 1,000 mile / 1,100 kg. In development. | |
| Vertical Aerospace Valo | 2025 / | Commercial development with enhanced aerodynamic design, under-floor battery system, largest cargo hold within its class, and capacity for four-six cabin seats. Planned possible EMS, cargo, defence, hybrid and autonomous variants. |
| Vertical Aerospace Ltd | News |
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