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Vertical recently announced our hybrid-electric VX4 VTOL program — a new variant of our aircraft designed for missions that demand more range, payload, and resilience.
Built on our all-electric VX4 and powered by Vertical’s world-class battery technology, the hybrid electric VX4 will enable new potential applications in defence, logistics and wider commercial markets, including air ambulance services.
The hybrid electric system will be retrofitted into one of our full-scale VX4 aircraft prototypes, with flight tests targeted for Q2 2026.
As the only remaining credible European eVTOL company, Vertical’s hybrid-electric capabilities position it as a key player amid growing defence budgets and increasing focus on sovereign industrial capacity.
Key target specifications of Vertical’s hybrid-electric VTOL variant include a range of up to 1,000 miles and a payload of up to 1,100 kg, albeit maximum payload and range are not simultaneously possible. Like all fuel-powered aircraft, payload and range are tradable.
The VX4’s configurable and large airframe capacity airframe enables the integration of hybrid-electric propulsion technology and superior payload capacity without requiring major redesign. This design freedom supports both operational scalability and mission versatility – advantages that smaller platforms may struggle to accommodate.