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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 24th, 2025.

Characteristics

General
Name	Lynx-us (Leap)
Company	Hi-Lite Aircraft
Industry	Start-ups
City	Detroit
Country	United States
Primary Classification	Powered Lift
Secondary Classification	Vectored Thrust
Tertiary Classification	Tilt Fan
Energy Source	Battery
Capacity	5 seats
Pilot type	Piloted
Announced	July 2018
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design Maturity	Initial Design
Official Website	www.vtolcruze.com

Geometry
Length
Height
Span
Wing Configuration	Conventional
Wing sweep?	No

Seating

Seating Configuration	5 seat
Passenger Seat Rows
Seats per Row
Separated pilot seat?	Yes
Seating Layout	Standard

Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed	280 kt
Max Speed
Range	300 nm
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available

Propulsors
Propulsor Type	Fan
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors	8
Propulsors in Cruise	8
Propulsor in Hover	8
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?