UDX is currently working on a miniature prototype of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flying motor called Airwolf. The 2-seat vertical take-off and landing electric aircraft motor can accelerate to nearly 100 km/h in just 3 seconds. With thrust from the engine tilting into the wind, the Airwolf has enough wing surface area to cruise efficiently as well as move flexibly while hovering.
According to UDX, Airwolf is an electric vehicle that takes off and lands vertically like a motorbike with a capacity of 430 horsepower and can carry two people. The vehicle may resemble a conventional four-engine aircraft, but what sets it apart is its thruster chamber tilted into the wind. Each of the four shrouded rotor assemblies can move independently.
Airwolf has a meticulously designed wing that allows it to fly forward effectively, producing about 50% of the lift needed to help the motor hover in the air. This design results in the vehicle requiring less energy from the battery pack and having a longer range. The Airwolf promises acceleration from 0 to 96 km/h in 3 seconds and a maximum speed of 229 km/h with an estimated flight time of 25 minutes and a range of 66 km.
UDX has built working prototypes of the Airwolf on a small scale, incorporating a vector propulsion system. However, before production, further development and testing are necessary for this innovative eVTOL flying motor. To operate the UDX Airwolf, users will need a US sport pilot license, which involves 20 hours of flight training and passing two tests.
