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Cavorite X7 is the name of an aircraft prototype that has the potential to disrupt AAM (Advanced Air Mobility). It's an upgraded design by the Canadian Horizon Aircraft, an ambitious air mobility startup with big plans this year.
Why settle for a convenient option when you can reach unchartered territories? Horizon Aircraft already showed promising potential when it first introduced its Cavorite X5 prototype, but it decided to take things to the next level and go for a rare, seven-seat eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) configuration. Last year, the Canadian company officially confirmed the new design.
What makes the Cavorite X7 stand out? It promises unbeatable performance compared to some of the biggest names in the eVTOL market. At the same time, although not purely electric (it's powered by a hybrid system), this air taxi still promises a remarkable drop in harmful emissions compared to conventional aircraft.
Horizon Aircraft's promise is bold: this new type of flying machine could surpass other eVTOLs in terms of speed and range while carrying more passengers or heavier cargo. This is mainly due to the ability to take off vertically and then revert to conventional airplane-type flight using a patented HOVR wing system.
The figures sound great – the Cavorite X7 could carry up to seven people (six passengers plus the pilot) or 680 kg (1,500 lb) worth of cargo over 800 km (just under 500 miles) while flying faster than most eVTOLs (450 kph/280 mph). In comparison to similar conventional aircraft, it would cut emission levels by up to 30%. In other words, this new prototype offers the same performance as the initial five-seat version while also increasing capacity.
In terms of lowering CO2 emissions, Horizon Aircraft claims that a hybrid propulsion system is one of the best options right now. While operating with zero emission, the eVTOLs that are fully electric require heavy-duty batteries, which, in turn, contribute to CO2 air pollution through lithium mining. Still, the Canadian manufacturer hopes that battery technology will evolve enough in the future to eventually switch from a hybrid to a purely electric power system without the same negative consequences for the environment.
In the meantime, Horizon Aircraft is focusing on growing and continually upgrading its flagship eVTOL concept. It recently completed a business combination with a special-purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three. As of today, the combined company is officially publicly traded.
The Cavorite X7 won't be limited to urban air taxi or luxury jet services. Due to its remarkable performance, the hybrid VTOL designed in Canada is expected to make a difference in the Medevac and Disaster Response sectors. As a commercial air taxi, it would be best suited for critical cargo delivery and regional shuttle services specifically aimed at people in remote regions.
What makes the Cavorite X7 stand out? It promises unbeatable performance compared to some of the biggest names in the eVTOL market. At the same time, although not purely electric (it's powered by a hybrid system), this air taxi still promises a remarkable drop in harmful emissions compared to conventional aircraft.
Horizon Aircraft's promise is bold: this new type of flying machine could surpass other eVTOLs in terms of speed and range while carrying more passengers or heavier cargo. This is mainly due to the ability to take off vertically and then revert to conventional airplane-type flight using a patented HOVR wing system.
The figures sound great – the Cavorite X7 could carry up to seven people (six passengers plus the pilot) or 680 kg (1,500 lb) worth of cargo over 800 km (just under 500 miles) while flying faster than most eVTOLs (450 kph/280 mph). In comparison to similar conventional aircraft, it would cut emission levels by up to 30%. In other words, this new prototype offers the same performance as the initial five-seat version while also increasing capacity.
In terms of lowering CO2 emissions, Horizon Aircraft claims that a hybrid propulsion system is one of the best options right now. While operating with zero emission, the eVTOLs that are fully electric require heavy-duty batteries, which, in turn, contribute to CO2 air pollution through lithium mining. Still, the Canadian manufacturer hopes that battery technology will evolve enough in the future to eventually switch from a hybrid to a purely electric power system without the same negative consequences for the environment.
In the meantime, Horizon Aircraft is focusing on growing and continually upgrading its flagship eVTOL concept. It recently completed a business combination with a special-purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three. As of today, the combined company is officially publicly traded.
The Cavorite X7 won't be limited to urban air taxi or luxury jet services. Due to its remarkable performance, the hybrid VTOL designed in Canada is expected to make a difference in the Medevac and Disaster Response sectors. As a commercial air taxi, it would be best suited for critical cargo delivery and regional shuttle services specifically aimed at people in remote regions.
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