Germany VC200

The VC200 is a Wingless eVTOL aircraft developed by Volocopter in Mannheim, Germany. It is currently in the Scaled Prototype phase. Its first manned flight test was carried out in March 2016. The VC200 aircraft has a capacity of one (1) occupant. It also has a cruise speed of 102 units, For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics

General
NameVC200
CompanyVolocopter
IndustryMinor aerospace
CityMannheim
CountryGermany
Primary ClassificationWingless
Secondary Classification
Tertiary ClassificationMulticopter
Energy SourceBattery
Capacity1 seat
Pilot typePiloted
AnnouncedNovember 2013
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight2016-03-30
Design MaturityScaled Prototype
Official Websitehttp://www.volocopter.com/
Geometry
Length9.2 m
Height2 m
Span9.2 m
Wing Configuration
Wing sweep?
Seating
seat
Seating Configuration 1x1
Passenger Seat Rows1 seat
Seats per Row1 seat
Separated pilot seat?
Seating LayoutStandard
Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)450 kg
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)300 kg
Payload150 kg
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed55 kt
Max Speed
Range
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude6500 m
Thrust
Power Available
Propulsors
Propulsor TypeProp
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors18
Propulsors in Cruise
Propulsor in Hover18
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power3.9 kW
Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power
Battery Density
Battery Current
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical SystemLithium-ion
Battery Charge Time120 min
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage
Maneuverability
Wheeled Ground Taxi?No
Independent Ground Taxi?
Conventional Landing?
Amphibious?