As Archer continues its work towards achieving FAA Type Certification of its eVTOL aircraft, flight testing information will enable the USAF to better identify opportunities for early adoption of Archer’s eVTOL aircraft with the potential for procurement and fielding in the next three years.
As part of the agreement, Archer will provide the USAF and the AFWERX Agility Prime Office with data from certain of its upcoming flight tests for the purposes of furthering the USAF’s understanding of its aircraft’s capabilities, systems and development progression. AFWERX Agility Prime is a non-traditional program seeking to accelerate the commercial market for advanced air mobility vehicles.
The goal of the partnership is to conduct testing of airworthiness of Archer’s demonstrator aircraft, Maker, which is targeted to begin flight testing in the months ahead.
“We’re honored to be working with the United States Air Force to explore the potential applications of eVTOL aircraft in the coming years,” said Adam Goldstein, co-Founder and co-CEO of Archer. “As we continue to progress toward our mission of ushering in the next era of sustainable urban air mobility, working with the USAF will allow for new opportunities to share Archer’s revolutionary approach to urban air mobility. We’re excited to begin this effort to further highlight the wide-ranging benefits of eVTOL aircraft.”
“Through our partnership with the USAF, we hope to accelerate our flight testing timeline and demonstrate the technical readiness level and suitability of our aircraft for the United States Air Force’s desired applications,” said Brett Adcock, co-Founder and co-CEO of Archer. “We’re looking forward to beginning flight tests of Maker in the months ahead as part of this agreement, which will showcase the advancements we’ve made in bringing our eVTOL aircraft to market.”
“Partnerships like this will enable the USAF to work closely with the designers and engineers behind the groundbreaking new technologies that are making eVTOL flight a reality,” said Colonel Diller of the USAF. “We believe that eVTOL aircraft represent a great leap forward in aerospace and we’re excited to be working on this new era of sustainable transportation.”
About Archer: Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer’s goal is to move people throughout the world's cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for use in urban air mobility. Archer's team is based in Palo Alto, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
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Archer Maker eVTOL
Archer “Maker” two-seater demonstrator was first unveiled in June 2021 and is expected o begin ground and early flight testing before the end of this year.
Archer's aircraft features an ergonomic design with ample leg space and a 270 degree view thanks to its wrap-around window. A large 13 inch touch-screen interface displays flight information and entertainment options.
- Range: 60 miles. Perfect for urban exploration and the great outdoors and beyond.
- Speed: Cruise speeds of up to 150 mph thanks to Archer's highly aerodynamic design.
- Noise: At only 45 dba, Archer aircraft will be inaudible while flying overhead.
Archer obtained the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) G-1 Issue Paper Certification Basis a necessary step towards the Type Certification for its eVTOL aircraft.
The G-1 Certification Basis is based on the FAA's certification standards contained in 14 C.F.R. Part 23 and sets forth the specific Airworthiness Standards and Environmental Standards required for FAA Type Certification.
Archer has been working on the means of compliance for the G-2 Issue Paper with the FAA since earlier this year, as well as the necessary testing and methods required to demonstrate safety and compliance of the aircraft.
Maker N301AX ( State of California )
See also |
Urban Air Mobility AFRL
US Air Force Research Laboratory US Air Force Archer Aviation State of California Archer Maker
