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EHang EH216-S: The First Flying Car In Nepal

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EH216-S

EHang is credited with launching the world’s first autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL, setting a global precedent in aerial mobility. The EH216-S is a cutting-edge two-passenger eVTOL multicopter designed for the next generation of advanced air mobility. With a cruise speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), it can soar up to 3,000 meters (9,843 ft), offering a smooth and agile ride. Boasting a range of 35 km (22 miles) and a flight time of 21 minutes, the “S” designation signals that this is a production-ready aircraft, engineered for commercial use. The multicopter features 16 propellers powered by 16 electric motors, driven by high-capacity batteries that recharge in just two hours. It can carry up to 220 kg (485 lb), while passengers enjoy stunning views through the canopy and door windows, all accessed via sleek gull-wing doors. Built with a carbon fiber composite fuselage, the EH216-S achieves an optimal balance of strength and lightweight design, and its fixed skid landing gear ensures safe, stable landings, making it a remarkable leap forward in urban air transportation.

Specifications:

  • Aircraft type: eVTOL passenger multicopter aircraft
  • Piloting: Autonomous
  • Passengers: 2 passengers
  • Cruise speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
  • Maximum speed: 130 km/h (81 mph)
  • Maximum altitude: 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
  • Range: 35 km (22 miles)
  • Flight time: 21 minutes
  • Passenger control panel: 30.5 cm (12 in) screen
  • Maximum payload: 220 kg (485 lb)
  • Battery recharging time: 120 minutes
  • Propellers: 16 propellers
  • Electric motors: 16 electric motors
  • Power source: Batteries
  • Windows: Large windows for spectacular views for the passengers
  • Doors: 2 gull-wing doors
  • Landing gear: Fixed skid type landing gear
  • Safety features: Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP), having multiple propellers and motors provides safety through redundancy for its passengers. If one or two motors or propellers fail or more, the other working propellers can safely land the aircraft. The aircraft has a multitude of sensors and navigation equipment to allowing the aircraft to make smart decisions depending upon weather and obstacles during the flight. EHang Command Control Centers also increase the safety of the aircraft.

The EH216-S takes urban air mobility to new heights with its ability to perform vertical take-offs and landings, eliminating the need for traditional runways and enabling direct point-to-point transportation in city centers. EHang has paired the aircraft with a network of innovative E-Ports, designed for rooftop landings on buildings of all sizes, as well as ground and water-based facilities, complete with automated interior storage for seamless operations. Every component and system of the EH216-S has undergone rigorous scrutiny, from laboratory testing to real-world flight trials. EHang reports that the aircraft has been through over 40,000 test flights and more than 500 specific test procedures, covering 65 major categories and over 450 individual validation items. This exhaustive process ensures unmatched safety, airworthiness, performance, functionality, and reliability, making the EH216-S a fully validated, next-generation solution for urban air transportation.

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