Singapore Snowstorm

The Snowstorm is a Wingless eVTOL aircraft developed by National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore, Singapore. It is currently in the Manned Flight Testing phase. Its first manned flight test was carried out in December 2015. The Snowstorm aircraft has a capacity of one (1) occupant.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics

General
NameSnowstorm
CompanyNational University of Singapore (NUS)
IndustryUniversities
CitySingapore
CountrySingapore
Primary ClassificationWingless
Secondary Classification
Tertiary ClassificationMulticopter
Energy SourceBattery
Capacity1 seat
Pilot typePiloted
AnnouncedDecember 2015
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight2015-12-02
Design MaturityManned Flight Testing
Official Website
Geometry
Length
Height
Span
Wing Configuration
Wing sweep?
Seating
seat
Seating Configuration 1 seat
Passenger Seat Rows
Seats per Row
Separated pilot seat?Yes
Seating LayoutStandard
Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload75 kg
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Range
Endurance5 min
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available52.8 kW
Propulsors
Propulsor TypeProp
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors24
Propulsors in Cruise
Propulsor in Hover24
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power2.2 kW
Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power52.8 kW
Battery Density
Battery Current
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical System
Battery Charge Time
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage
Maneuverability
Wheeled Ground Taxi?
Independent Ground Taxi?
Conventional Landing?
Amphibious?