The ARC Linx P9 could hit the skies as soon as 2028.
, meaning it can take more passengers and cargo. In fact, it’s similar to an AW109 helicopter in terms of size.
The Linx has a far less complex drivetrain than a chopper, though, that will reportedly reduce the overall maintenance costs. The craft is equipped with a single rotor and twin turboprop engines that can run on Sustainable Aviation Fuel or even hydrogen in the future.With a composite airframe, the lightweight vessel will have low drag and will be able to reach 200 knots at full tilt or cruise at 162 knots. It can also fly up to 13,000 feet for a maximum of 512 nautical miles.
The vessel is said to be 40 percent more cost-effective than traditional helicopters and have a 30 percent increased range compared to similar size helicopters . “It’s a very exciting design concept that is the ultimate solution for the market, that is affordable, safe and practical, whilst providing the right answer to the current environmental concerns,” ARC’s CEO Seyed Mohseni said in aInside, meanwhile, the cabin spans 268 cubic feet and can be configured with seats or without seats. It will reportedly offer the comfort of a private jet but the affordability of a flying taxi.
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