Midnight Sähkökäyttöinen matkustajalentokone by Archer Aviation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Platinapalkinto A' Design Award in Lentokonemuotoilu Competition Category.
PlatinaLentokoneet· 2024
Midnight Sähkökäyttöinen matkustajalentokone
Client: Archer Aviation
Platinapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Lentokoneet Category
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The Design
About Midnight Sähkökäyttöinen matkustajalentokone
Midnight on miehitetty, sähkökäyttöinen pystysuoraan nouseva ja laskeutuva ilma-alus, joka on suunniteltu kaupunkien ilmaliikenteeseen. Ilma-alus kuljettaa neljä matkustajaa ja yhden lentäjän, ja sen toimintasäde on jopa sata mailia. Midnight on optimoitu nopeisiin peräkkäisiin, kahdenkymmenen–viidenkymmenen mailin lentoihin lyhyillä latausväleillä. Rungossa käytetään läpi koko rakenteen hiilikuitukomposiitteja, jotka tasapainottavat painon ja lujuuden. Matkustamossa on istuinten välissä osittainen väliseinä, jossa näkyvät matkustajan nimi, määränpää ja lähtöaika. Täydet panoraamaikkunat tarjoavat matkustajille näkymän alla avautuvaan kaupunkiin.
The Recognition
About the Platinapalkinto A' Design Award
Midnight Sähkökäyttöinen matkustajalentokone on Platinapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, erittäin arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään todella poikkeuksellisille, tyylikkäille ja upeille designeille. Platinavoittajat ovat luomisen ihmeitä, todisteita älyllisen luovuuden rajoista, ja ne osoittavat suunnittelijoidensa vertaansa vailla olevaa ammattitaitoa ja nerokkuutta. Näiden designien odotetaan olevan tunnetuimpia teoksia, jotka määrittävät aikakauden estetiikan, edistävät yhteiskunnan hyvinvointia ja laajentavat taiteen, tieteen, designin ja teknologian rajoja. Midnight Sähkökäyttöinen matkustajalentokone osoittaa ylevää huippuosaamisen tasoa ja tekee maailmasta yksiselitteisesti paremman paikan hyödyllisillä ja arvokkailla ominaisuuksillaan. Midnight Sähkökäyttöinen matkustajalentokone on Platinapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajateos, joka herättää haluja, inspiroi, innostaa, ilahduttaa ja herättää suurta iloa.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Archer is designing and developing safe electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with the goal to transform urban travel, replacing sixty to ninety minute commutes by car, with estimated ten to twenty minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise and cost competitive with ground transportation and with a range of up to one hundred miles, Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time in between flights.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- With a range of one hundred miles, Archer’s Midnight accommodates four passengers plus a pilot and is optimized for rapid back to back flights of twenty to fifty miles with minimal recharge intervals. Its distinctive design elements provide an unforgettable travel experience, seamlessly blending customer delight with the stringent performance and safety requirements essential for commercial airline operations. Notably, the aircraft’s iconic vertical nose light ensures immediate recognition, much like luxury vehicle emblems.
- Tags
- eVTOL aircraft, aviation, transportation, urban air mobility
- Production Technology
- Archer's Midnight is an eVTOL aircraft that is set to revolutionize local travel for the everyday commuter through clean, affordable, electric flight. Archer is dedicated to reshaping urban air mobility, focusing on saving time for users in urban areas while utilizing design thinking to provide transformative travel experiences. In essence, Midnight is not merely an aircraft it’s a testament to Archer’s unwavering commitment to reshaping urban mobility while prioritizing safety, efficiency, and sustainability through the lens of world class design.
- Design Challenge
- Unlike the automotive industry the skin of an eVTOL aircraft cannot be designed alone. The entire aircraft must be designed collectively with engineering and industrial design teams working hand in hand to achieve a final product that’s visually stunning while meeting the strict aerodynamics and weight demands required for the aircraft to perform at the level required. Combining world class design thinking with aerospace engineering is an arduous process. For the landing gear alone there were forty six versions created until the design met the required performance score from the engineering team.
- Research
- Archer’s collaboration with a pioneering aerospace composites manufacturer has resulted in Midnight’s remarkable balance between weight and strength. This partnership is evident in the extensive utilization of cutting edge carbon fiber composites throughout Midnight’s airframe, reinforcing its structural integrity and enhancing its overall performance. The ratio between its lean body and wide wingspan against its dihedral shape of the wings all contribute to a confident and inspiring design.
- Inspiration
- Archer drew inspiration from the golden age of air travel. The experience of flying itself was an unforgettable one that thrilled passengers. It inspired a sense of exploration and unlocked new adventures that were previously unattainable. Midnight will revive this sense of adventure by applying design principles to the world of aerospace engineering.
- Project Duration
- The project started in 2018 in Gainesville, FL before moving to Silicon Valley where Arhcer's HQ and flight test facility is. Commercial flights are planned to begin taking place in 2025. Midnight made its international exhibiting debut at the Paris Airshow in June 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Midnight is a fusion of aerospace innovation and design, representing Archer’s dedication to providing a world class passenger experience while bringing their new technology to market. The aircraft's cabin experience is personalized with a partial divider between seats, featuring passenger’s name, destination and departure time. Furthermore, Midnight boasts full panoramic windows, providing passengers with an immersive connection to the city below, offering a unique and intimate experience.
- Team Members
- CEO: Adam Goldstein
COO: Tom Muniz
VP of Design & Innovation: Julien Montousse
Chief Safety Officer: Billy Nolen
Chief Commercial Officer: Nikhil Goel
Senior Director of Brand/Journey/Experience: Greg Warmsley - Image Credits
- Image Credits: Archer Aviation
Video Credits: Archer Aviation
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