Vertical Aerospace

Valo Hybrid-Electric Variant

In Development

Hybrid-electric version of the Valo airframe for defense, logistics, and wider commercial markets - up to 1,000 miles of range, up to 1,100 kg payload, and a low acoustic and thermal signature, in crewed and uncrewed configurations.

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Latest update Sep 15, 2026

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Current status

Powertrain ground testing underway on the HYPER rig; turbogenerator supplier selection during 2026; first flight targeted for H1 2027. Uncrewed operations to be developed with Near Earth Autonomy. No later public update on first-flight timing as of September 15, 2026.

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Specifications2

Range: Up to 1,000 miles
Payload: Up to 1,100 kg

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Valo (VX4)
Piloted tilt-rotor eVTOL with eight propellers (four tilting front, four rear) and zero operating emissions. The production design, unveiled as Valo in December 2025, evolves the VX4 prototype with a more aerodynamic airframe and under-floor liquid-cooled batteries - freeing a cabin that seats up to six passengers (four in premium layout) plus a pilot. VX4 prototypes continue to fly the certification test campaign.
Passengers
Up to 6 + 1 pilot
Range
Up to 100 miles

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