The “Sirius Jet” from the Swiss startup Sirius Aviation is said to be particularly steep: The “Sirius Jet” from Sirius Aviation is said to be the first electrically powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically and draws its power from a fuel cell.
Greentech aircraft Sirius Jet with fuel cell takes off vertically. Photo: Sirius Aviation (animation)
The aircraft carries the hydrogen required to generate electricity via a cryogenic tank. The 28 engines on the wings and front wings enable a cruising speed of 600 km/h at an altitude of 30,000 feet (around 9,150 m).
Greentech aircraft Sirius Jet with fuel cell takes off vertically. Photo: Sirius Aviation (animation)
Greentech aircraft with a range of 1,850 kilometers using hydrogen
According to the company, the business jet has a range of 1,850 km with three passengers on board, and 1,050 km with five passengers. Electric aircraft of this size, which draw their power from batteries, can only travel 200 km to 250 km.
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Electric aircraft with batteries have so far only achieved a maximum of 250 km
With three passengers on board, the business jet has a range of 1,850 kilometers, and with five passengers it is 1,050 kilometers. Electric aircraft of this size, which draw their power from batteries, can only travel 200 to 250 kilometers.
The aircraft is being developed in Baar in the Swiss canton of Zug. The first flight is planned for 2025, with commercial use in 2028. The Sirius Jet could serve routes such as Los Angeles – San Francisco, London – Berlin, Sydney – Melbourne and Beijing – Seoul.