Transcend Air aims to develop civil vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) flight within everyone’s reach. Since 2009, Transcend Air have built and flown 15 prototype aircraft. Their Vy technology uses proven technologies, including the P&WC PT6 engine and BRS Aerospace whole-aircraft parachute, and requiring no new regulatory regimes nor air traffic control systems
Crew: 1
Capacity: 5 passengers.
Empty weight: 4,800 lb (2,177 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 6,990 lb (3,171 kg)
Fuel capacity: 960 lb (440 kg)
Powerplant: 1 P&WC PT6 turboshaft, 1,700 hp (1,300 kW)
Powerplant: 1 Yasa 750 electric motor, 40 hp (30 kW)
Transcend Air Vy 400
Crew: 1
Capacity: 5 passengers.
Empty weight: 4,800 lb (2,177 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 6,990 lb (3,171 kg)
Fuel capacity: 960 lb (440 kg)
Powerplant: 1 P&WC PT6 turboshaft, 1,700 hp (1,300 kW)
Powerplant: 1 Yasa 750 electric motor, 40 hp (30 kW)
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