Reported Earlier, Vertical Aerospace Reveals Enhanced VX4 Prototype, Prepares For Rigorous Flight Testing
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- Vertical's most advanced full-scale prototype is key step towards certification of aircraft.
- 60% of this prototype's technology is from Vertical's strategic aerospace partners GKN Aerospace, Hanwha, Honeywell, Leonardo, Molicel, Syensqo.
- First use of Vertical's powerful proprietary battery technology, designed and built in the Vertical Energy Centre, with rapid charging and capable of cruise speeds of up to 150mph.
- Vertical will shortly begin a robust flight test programme, once the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued its Permit to Fly.