On February 6, China's first aerospace-manufactured electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), jointly developed by the Ninth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and relevant units in Chongqing, achieved a successful maiden flight at Da'an Airport in Yongchuan, Chongqing, completing various performance verifications with outstanding results. The aircraft features a modular design, consisting of wings, a cockpit, and a chassis, allowing it to switch between flight and ground modes. The flight module can carry two passengers and fly at speeds of 150 kilometers per hour at altitudes below 3,000 meters, while the ground module offers a range exceeding 300 kilometers. The connection and separation of its components can be autonomously controlled by a program, significantly enhancing its scenario adaptability and operational flexibility. In the future, this aircraft is expected to play a role in transportation, logistics, emergency response, and other fields.
