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XK-1

The XK-1 is a Wingless eVTOL aircraft developed by Karman in San Jose, United States. It is currently in the Initial Design phase. The XK-1 aircraft has a capacity of two (2) occupants. For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 24th, 2025.

Characteristics

General
Name	XK-1
Company	Karman
Industry	Start-ups
City	San Jose
Country	United States
Primary Classification	Wingless
Secondary Classification
Tertiary Classification	Multicopter
Energy Source	Battery
Capacity	2 seats
Pilot type	Piloted
Announced	April 2018
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design Maturity	Initial Design
Official Website	http://karman.aero/

Geometry
Length
Height
Span
Wing Configuration
Wing sweep?

Seating

Seating Configuration	2 seat
Passenger Seat Rows
Seats per Row
Separated pilot seat?	Yes
Seating Layout	Standard

Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)	450 kg
Payload	200 kg
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed
Max Speed	243 kt
Range
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude	8200 m
Thrust
Power Available

Propulsors
Propulsor Type	Fan
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors	6
Propulsors in Cruise	2
Propulsor in Hover	6
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power	30 kW

Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power
Battery Density
Battery Current
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical System	Lithium-polymer
Battery Charge Time
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage

Maneuverability
Wheeled Ground Taxi?
Independent Ground Taxi?
Conventional Landing?
Amphibious?