United States Hexa

The Hexa is a Wingless eVTOL aircraft developed by LIFT Aircraft in Austin, United States. It is currently in the Manned Flight Testing phase. Its first manned flight test was carried out in December 2018. The Hexa aircraft has a capacity of one (1) occupant. For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics

General
NameHexa
CompanyLIFT Aircraft
IndustryStart-ups
CityAustin
CountryUnited States
Primary ClassificationWingless
Secondary Classification
Tertiary ClassificationMulticopter
Energy SourceBattery
Capacity1 seat
Pilot typePiloted
AnnouncedDecember 2018
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight2018-12-11
Design MaturityManned Flight Testing
Official Websitehttp://www.liftaircraft.com/
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)196 kg
Payload113 kg
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Range
Endurance15 min
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available
Propulsors
Propulsor TypeProp
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors18
Propulsors in Cruise18
Propulsor in Hover18
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power
Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power
Battery Density
Battery Current0.00
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical System
Battery Charge Time
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage
Maneuverability
Wheeled Ground Taxi?No
Independent Ground Taxi?
Conventional Landing?
Amphibious?