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AO

The AO is a eVTOL aircraft developed by SKYLYS Aircraft in Philadelphia, United States. It is currently in the Initial Design phase. The AO aircraft has a capacity of three (3) occupants. It also has a cruise speed of 160 units, and a range of 150 units.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics

General
Name	AO
Company	SKYLYS Aircraft
Industry	Start-ups
City	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Primary Classification
Secondary Classification
Tertiary Classification
Energy Source	Battery
Capacity	3 seats
Pilot type	Autonomous
Announced	December 2017
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design Maturity	Initial Design
Official Website

Geometry
Length
Height	1.3 m
Span	3 m
Wing Configuration
Wing sweep?

Seating

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

Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)	540 kg
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed	86.4 kt
Max Speed	129.6 kt
Range	81 nm
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available

Propulsors
Propulsor Type
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors
Propulsors in Cruise
Propulsor in Hover
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power

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

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