Xpeng Aeroht’s Land Aircraft Carrier Successfully Completes Manned Maiden Flight

Xpeng Aeroht recently completed the first manned test flight of the “Land Aircraft Carrier” flying body, with founder Zhao Deli leading the “Executive 5000 km Test Flight” plan. The company also plans to showcase the combined separation process of the “Land Aircraft Carrier” land body and flying body during a global public debut at the China Airshow opening on November 12, 2024.

In previous announcements, Xpeng Aeroht’s split-type flying car “Land Aircraft Carrier” had received over 1,000 pre-orders and more than 3,000 intended purchase orders by September this year. Pre-sales are set to commence by the end of 2024, with large-scale deliveries scheduled to start in 2026. The company aims to achieve annual sales exceeding 10,000 units, each priced at no more than 2 million RMB.

The “Land Carrier” from Xpeng Aeroht utilizes an advanced all-domain 800V silicon carbide high-voltage extended-range platform, offering a range of over 1,000 kilometers. This innovative vehicle can charge the aircraft while in motion and while parked, supporting up to 5-6 flights.

Featuring 3 axles and 6 wheels, with dimensions around 5.5 meters in length, 2 meters in width, and 2 meters in height, the vehicle is drivable with a C-class driver’s license. The split-type vehicle-mounted aircraft boasts a 270-degree panoramic two-person cockpit, a six-propeller, six-axis dual-ducted design, and carbon fiber materials for the main structure and propellers, with foldable capabilities for storage.

Upon landing, the flying body retracts its 6 pairs of arms and rotors, achieving precise docking and integration with the land body through automatic driving and separation and coupling mechanisms. The versatile “Land Aircraft Carrier” can cater to both land and air travel needs, potentially revolutionizing scenarios like cultural and tourism camps and aviation camps.

In the realm of public services, this flying car holds promise for applications in emergency medical rescue and short-distance obstacle assistance, among other uses.

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