1. Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Multicopter (e.g., Lilium Jet): Starting from around $1 million and ranging up to several million dollars per aircraft. Such vehicles are primarily intended for urban air mobility and short-range transport.
2. Hybrid-Electric VTOL (eVTOL) Tilt-Rotor (e.g., Bell Nexus): These more complex vehicles combine vertical lift and forward flight capabilities, enabling longer-range operations. Prices may start at around $5 million per aircraft and increase depending on factors such as payload capacity and range.
3. VTOL Jet-Powered Aircraft: Examples include military VTOL fighter jets like the F-35B, the Harrier, or the V-22 Osprey. Due to their advanced technology and often specialized military applications, these aircraft can be considerably more expensive, costing tens to hundreds of millions of dollars per unit.
It's important to note that these estimates are subject to change and can vary significantly based on specific technologies and market conditions. Emerging VTOL technologies, production efficiencies, and advancements in battery technology may influence the cost trajectory in the future. As VTOL technology matures and the industry evolves, we can expect these costs to become more competitive over time.
