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Nexus

The Nexus is a Powered Lift eVTOL aircraft developed by Bell Helicopters in Fort Worth, United States. It is currently in the Initial Design phase. The Nexus aircraft has a capacity of four (4) occupants. For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics

General
Name	Nexus
Company	Bell Helicopters
Industry	Major aerospace
City	Fort Worth
Country	United States
Primary Classification	Powered Lift
Secondary Classification	Vectored Thrust
Tertiary Classification	Tilt Fan
Energy Source	Battery
Capacity	4 seats
Pilot type	Piloted
Announced	January 2019
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design Maturity	Initial Design
Official Website	http://www.bellflight.com/company/innovation/nexus

Geometry
Length
Height
Span
Wing Configuration	Conventional
Wing sweep?

Seating

Seating Configuration	1+2x2
Passenger Seat Rows	2 seats
Seats per Row	2 seats
Separated pilot seat?	Yes
Seating Layout	Standard

Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed
Max Speed	150 kt
Range
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available

Propulsors
Propulsor Type	Fan
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors	6
Propulsors in Cruise
Propulsor in Hover	6
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?