Vertical Lift Crossover Airplane (VLCA)
VLCAs are poised to change the way
we travel over the next decade
VLCAs offer:
Greater range
than electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that are designed for short “air taxi” trips
Enhanced versatility
leveraging existing infrastructure, including over 5,000 US helipads, private landing pads and remote locations
Pressurized comfort
for a variety of missions including business travel, medical transport, and government use
Versatility beyond eVTOLs
While scores of companies are developing all-electric-powered short-range air taxis, XTI’s aircraft is expected to go farther and faster than any other civilian vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, resulting in an airplane with greater versatility and useability than its competition. The TriFan 600 will complete its missions in the quiet comfort of a business aircraft, combined with unprecedented vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability – true point-to-point air travel for ultimate convenience and time-saving efficiency.
VLCA Performance Advantages
| VLCA | eVTOL | Helicopter | Business Airplane |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (700+ mi) | ✓ | 𐄂 | 𐄂 | ✓ |
| Speed (300+ mph) | ✓ | 𐄂 | 𐄂 | ✓ |
| Can land on a helipad or job sites, remote locations, clear driveways etc. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 𐄂 |
| Proven propulsion system | ✓ | 𐄂 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Larger payload | ✓ | 𐄂 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fully operable with existing infrastructure | ✓ | 𐄂 | ✓ | ✓ |
| No new airspace regulations required | ✓ | 𐄂 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certified IFR (flight into clouds & adverse weather improves reliability) | ✓ | 𐄂 | Some | ✓ |
| Pressurized cabin for passenger comfort | ✓ | 𐄂 | 𐄂 | ✓ |
| Versatile – targets varied markets | ✓ | 𐄂 | 𐄂 | 𐄂 |
TriFan 600 VLCA airplane under development. Estimated performance based on XTI Aircraft analysis of vendor and market data. Subject to change and FAA certification.