Switzerland aEro 2

The aEro 2 is a Powered Lift eVTOL aircraft developed by Dufour Aerospace in Zurich, Switzerland. It is currently in the Scaled Prototype phase. The aEro 2 aircraft has a capacity of two (2) occupants. It also has a cruise speed of 320 units, and a range of 120 units. For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics

General
NameaEro 2
CompanyDufour Aerospace
IndustryStart-ups
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland
Primary ClassificationPowered Lift
Secondary ClassificationVectored Thrust
Tertiary ClassificationTilt Wing
Energy SourceBattery
Capacity2 seats
Pilot typePiloted
AnnouncedMarch 2018
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design MaturityScaled Prototype
Official Websitehttp://dufour.aero/
Geometry
Length
Height
Span
Wing ConfigurationConventional
Wing sweep?
Seating
seat
seat
Seating Configuration 2x1
Passenger Seat Rows2 seats
Seats per Row1 seat
Separated pilot seat?
Seating LayoutStandard
Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed172.8 kt
Max Speed
Range64.8 nm
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available
Propulsors
Propulsor TypeProp
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors2
Propulsors in Cruise2
Propulsor in Hover2
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?Yes
Independent Ground Taxi?
Conventional Landing?Yes
Amphibious?