United States Lynx-us (Leap)


The Lynx-us (Leap) is a Powered Lift eVTOL aircraft developed by Hi-Lite Aircraft in Detroit, United States. It is currently in the Initial Design phase. The Lynx-us (Leap) aircraft has a capacity of five (5) occupants. It also has a cruise speed of 519 units, and a range of 556 units. For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics


General
NameLynx-us (Leap)
CompanyHi-Lite Aircraft
IndustryStart-ups
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Primary ClassificationPowered Lift
Secondary ClassificationVectored Thrust
Tertiary ClassificationTilt Fan
Energy SourceBattery
Capacity5 seats
Pilot typePiloted
AnnouncedJuly 2018
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design MaturityInitial Design
Official Websitewww.vtolcruze.com
Geometry
Length
Height
Span
Wing ConfigurationConventional
Wing sweep?No
Seating
seat
Seating Configuration 5 seat
Passenger Seat Rows
Seats per Row
Separated pilot seat?Yes
Seating LayoutStandard
Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed280 kt
Max Speed
Range300 nm
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available
Propulsors
Propulsor TypeFan
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors8
Propulsors in Cruise8
Propulsor in Hover8
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?