the geometric length of a Black Hawk helicopter, depending on mission and payload requirements. An 18-foot wingspan Nomad variant currently in development will use hybrid-electric propulsion.
In other 2025 news, Sikorsky Innovations and GE Aerospace are finalizing designs to build a hybrid-electric power systems test bed with a 600kW electric motor, Jurgens told Rotor Pro. “The test bed is a first step to evaluate hover performance of the follow-on HEX demonstrator — a 9,000-pound maximum gross weight tilt-wing UAS aircraft with a 1.2MW-class turbogenerator
and associated power electronics. First flight of the HEX test bed is expected in 2026.”
In March, Sikorsky announced availability of the highly anticipated S-92 Phase IV main gearbox. It features an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages in the event of primary oil pressure loss. This eliminates the need for immediate landing, allowing operators to safely reach their destination. The gearbox solution has been validated through more than 800 hours of rigorous testing, and FAA certification is anticipated in 2026.
EHANG
UNVEILS VT35 PILOTLESS EVTOL
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Hang Holdings Limited unveiled its new VT35 Pilotless Electric VTOL on Oct. 13 in Hefei, China.
Derived from the company’s VT30 prototype, the two- seater autonomous flight VT35 is intended for medium- to-long-range applications including intercity, cross-sea, and cross-mountain transportation.
The VT35 has a tandem wing outfitted with eight distributed lift propellers for vertical takeoff and landing. It also has a tail-mounted pusher propeller for forward flight. According to EHang, the VT35 is compatible with existing EH216-S vertiports and can use a wide range of urban takeoff and landing sites such as parks, rooftops and parking lots. It has a fully loaded range of about 125 miles and a maximum takeoff weight of 2,094 pounds.
Photo: EHang
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) accepted EHang’s type certificate (TC) application for the VT35 eVTOL aircraft in March. According to the company, the VT35 is currently undergoing airworthiness certification, with internal testing and experimental flights underway.
“Coinciding with the second anniversary of the EH216- S’s Type Certification, the VT35’s launch marks the evolution of EHang’s long-range product line and a major milestone towards our advanced air mobility vision,” said EHang COO Zhao Wang during the VT35 unveiling ceremony. “Together with our partners, we will accelerate the commercialization of pilotless eVTOL aircraft across diverse application scenarios, fostering a new, integrated urban intercity low-altitude transportation ecosystem.”
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