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Vertical Aerospace Unveils Hybrid VX4 Targeting Defense and Long-Range Missions

The hybrid-electric variant aims for a 1,000-mile range and 1,100 kg payload, with flight testing set for Q2 2026.

A VX4 vertical aerospace aircraft is on display at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 19, 2022. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File photo
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Overview

  • Vertical Aerospace has announced a hybrid-electric version of its VX4 aircraft, designed for defense, logistics, and emergency services.
  • The hybrid VX4 will offer up to 1,000 miles of range and a 1,100 kg payload, a significant upgrade over the all-electric model.
  • Flight testing for the hybrid variant is scheduled to begin in Q2 2026, following the completion of bench testing of its power architecture.
  • The platform will support crewed and uncrewed configurations, with Honeywell's advanced Flight Control System integrated into the uncrewed version.
  • Vertical emphasizes the hybrid VX4’s low acoustic and thermal signatures, built-in redundancy, and high damage tolerance for mission-critical scenarios.