XPENG AEROHT has hosted a preview event showcasing its modular flying car, the “Land Aircraft Carrier”, marking the first public appearance of the physical vehicle in Guangzhou. The event featured a live demonstration of the air module’s flight. The “Land Aircraft Carrier” will make its first public manned flight at the China Airshow and the Guangzhou International Auto Show in November, with pre-sales expected to start by the end of the year.
In addition to the vehicle display, XPENG AEROHT demonstrated the flight process of the “Land Aircraft Carrier” to the event’s guests, said the company in a press release. “The flying module took off vertically from the grass, circled once in the air, and smoothly landed. This represents a typical use case for future users: a group of friends or family can go on an outdoor adventure, camp in a scenic location, and experience low-altitude flight to view the landscape from a whole new perspective.”
“The “Land Aircraft Carrier” boasts a minimalist, cyber-mech design, immediately evoking the feeling of an otherworldly vehicle. Measuring approximately 5.5 meters in length, 2 meters in width, and 2 meters in height, the car can fit into a standard parking spot and be driven with a Class C license. It consists of two parts: the ground module, known as the “mothership”, and the air module. The ground module features a six-wheel, three-axle design with 6×6 all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering, offering impressive off-road capability and payload capacity. It also features a uniquely large trunk capable of storing an aircraft, while still offering a spacious four-seat interior.
The flight module features a six-axis, six-propeller dual-ducted fan design, with the body and blades made from carbon fiber for both strength and lightweight performance. The 270° panoramic cockpit provides a wide field of view for the user.
After separation, the six arms and propellers of the air module unfold, enabling low-altitude flight. When the air module lands, the arms and propellers fold back in, and the ground module, using its autonomous driving capabilities and the automatic reconnection mechanism, precisely reunites with the air module. The ground module not only serves as a mobile platform but also as a storage and energy replenishment station.
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