Cavorite X7 - Canadian Marvel Hybrid Seven-Seater eVTOL with a Dash of Sass!
I’ve been around the track more times than I can count, covering everything with an engine and a dream. From the roar of a V8 to the hum of an electric motor, I tend to think I’ve seen it all - today I stand corrected. I’m here to regale you with tales of a Canadian contraption that’s planning to give the Jetsons a run for their money!
Meet the Cavorite X7, a spruced-up version of the already-enticing Cavorite X5, brought to you by Horizon Aircraft. Now, you might be wondering, why the jump from X5 to X7? Well, my friends, the Canadian eVTOL wizards listened to the potential customers from the realms of medevac and commercial cargo and said, “More seats, less problems!” They've stretched it from a cozy five-seater to a party-ready seven-seater, without losing an ounce of the zing!
The Cavorite X7 boasts a hybrid-electric propulsion system, marrying an estimated gross weight of a whopping 5,500 pounds (that’s about 2,500 kg for my metric mates) with a hearty load of 1,500 pounds (or 680 kg). And let’s talk numbers - this baby has a range of around 500 miles (804 km), and could potentially hit the high notes at 250 mph (402 kph)! That’s enough to make any petrolhead turn green - with envy, of course!
Now, let’s talk about how this flying marvel operates. Picture this - a vertical take-off, followed by a graceful transition to fixed-wing flight. This low-drag configuration is not just a safety dance but also a certification charm! It’s like a conventional aircraft but with the added dash of vertical lift-off! Talk about having your cake and flying it too!
And don’t you worry about juice! During its gallivanting in the skies, the X7’s hybrid system is working overtime, recharging those batteries like there’s no tomorrow. Land it, recharge it, and in less than 30 minutes, it’s ready for another round! This flying machine is not just a people mover, it’s a cargo-hauling champ as well.
This endeavor has not gone unnoticed. Horizon Aircraft has even snagged an R&D contract from the US Department of Defense (DoD), alongside other grants. And let me spill the beans - Horizon is not stopping at hybrid. Oh no, they have their eyes on the emission-free prize! It’s a race against time and technology, but these Canucks are determined!
Sure, I’m a lover of the classics - give me a muscle car or a chopper any day, but I have to admit, this Cavorite X7 is tickling my fancy. The future is knocking, and it’s got a Canadian accent, eh!
Alright, enough of my rambling, let’s talk turkey! The price? Well, Horizon is keeping the purse strings tight for now, but stay tuned! Who knows, we might just see this flying phenom zipping around sooner than we think!
Yours truly,
Captain Electro
