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Horizon Aircraft reaches milestone with X7 eVTOL transitioning to forward flight

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This incredible achievement validates our unique and robust approach to the transition phase of flight, added Brian Robinson, chief engineer and co-founder. We are looking forward to proving this next on our full-scale, piloted technical demonstrator that is currently under construction.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

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However, the Cavorite X7 uses a different approach. Horizon Aircraft Specifications Capable of carrying out stage lengths of up to 500 miles (800km) while cruising at a speed of up to 250 knots (450kph) the Cavorite X7 can carry payloads up to 680kg (1500lbs) if operating in vertical flight mode.

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Nothing Small About It

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But it was apparent the smallest Grumman flying boat was too small and full of quirks—the cabin door won’t open if the flaps are down, for example—to justify something approaching a direct copy. But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32