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Horizon Aircraft reaches milestone with X7 eVTOL transitioning to forward flight

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This increases to 815kg (1,800 lbs) if flying purely in conventional flight mode, using runways to take off and land.The maximum gross weight of the aircraft is stated as 2,500kg (5,500 lbs).

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Flight Test Files: B-47A Stratojet

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Since the 1940s, Dryden has been a hub for cutting-edge flight testing, contributing significantly to the development of modern aviation technologies. The average gross weight was 115,000 pounds. The NACA Test Force at the High-Speed Flight Station in Edwards, California.

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Boeing 777: Features, Seat Maps, and Travel Tips

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Innovative materials and systems keep it at the forefront of aviation technology. With a maximum gross weight of approximately 766,000 pounds, the Boeing 777 is capable of carrying substantial payloads, whether in passenger or cargo configurations.

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

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The maximum gross weight of the aircraft is stated as 2,500kg (5,500 lbs). 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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