The Lilium Jet is a revolutionary electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that promises to change how we travel in urban areas. The German company Lilium GmbH has been developing the Lilium Jet since 2015 and aims to launch its commercial service by 2025. The Lilium Jet is designed to be fast, quiet, safe, and environmentally friendly, offering a new mode of transportation that could reduce congestion, pollution, and travel time.
What is the Lilium Jet?
The Lilium Jet is a five-seater aircraft that can fly up to 300 km/h (186 mph) and has a range of 300 km (186 miles) on a single charge. The aircraft has 36 electric jet engines integrated into its wing flaps, allowing it to take off, land vertically, and transition smoothly between hover and cruise modes. The electric jet engines are powered by batteries that can be recharged in less than an hour. The Lilium Jet has a spacious cabin with panoramic windows and comfortable seats, as well as a luggage compartment and a parachute system for emergencies.
The Lilium Jet eVTOL is designed to operate in urban air mobility (UAM) networks, which are networks of vertiports (landing pads) that are strategically located in cities and suburbs. The vertiports are connected by air corridors that are regulated by air traffic management systems. The Lilium Jet can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, depending on the regulations and customer preferences. The Lilium Jet can be booked on demand via a smartphone app, similar to ride-hailing services.