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Hornisse Type 2B

The Hornisse Type 2B is a Powered Lift eVTOL aircraft developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in Tokyo, Japan. It is currently in the Scaled Prototype phase. The Hornisse Type 2B 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	Hornisse Type 2B
Company	Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Industry	Research
City	Tokyo
Country	Japan
Primary Classification	Powered Lift
Secondary Classification	Separate Thrust
Tertiary Classification	Lift + Cruise
Energy Source	Battery
Capacity	2 seats
Pilot type	Piloted
Announced
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design Maturity	Scaled Prototype
Official Website	http://www.aero.jaxa.jp/research/basic/propulsion/liftfan/

Geometry
Length
Height
Span
Wing Configuration	Conventional
Wing sweep?	No

Seating

Seating Configuration	2x1
Passenger Seat Rows	2 seats
Seats per Row	1 seat
Separated pilot seat?
Seating Layout	Standard

Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Range
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available

Propulsors
Propulsor Type	Fan
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors	6
Propulsors in Cruise	2
Propulsor in Hover	4
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power

Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power
Battery Density
Battery Current	0.00
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical System
Battery Charge Time
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage

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