Il progetto Midnight Aeromobile passeggeri elettrico di Archer Aviation è un vincitore molto stimato del prestigioso 2024 A' Design Award di Platino nella categoria Design Aerospaziale e Aeronautico.
PlatinoAeronautica· 2024
Midnight Aeromobile passeggeri elettrico
Cliente: Archer Aviation
Vincitore del premio A' Design Award di Platino nella categoria Aeronautica
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Informazioni su Midnight Aeromobile passeggeri elettrico
Midnight è un velivolo elettrico pilotato a decollo e atterraggio verticale, progettato per la mobilità aerea urbana. L'aeromobile trasporta quattro passeggeri e un pilota e offre un'autonomia fino a cento miglia. Midnight è ottimizzato per voli rapidi e consecutivi da venti a cinquanta miglia con brevi intervalli di ricarica. I compositi in fibra di carbonio sono impiegati su tutta la cellula per bilanciare peso e resistenza. La cabina prevede un divisorio parziale tra i sedili che mostra il nome del passeggero, la destinazione e l'orario di partenza. Le ampie vetrate panoramiche offrono ai passeggeri una vista sulla città sottostante.
Il Riconoscimento
Informazioni sul A' Design Award di Platino
Midnight Aeromobile passeggeri elettrico ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Platino, un riconoscimento estremamente prestigioso conferito a design davvero eccezionali, eleganti e magnifici. I vincitori di Platino sono meraviglie della creazione, testimonianze dei limiti della creatività intellettuale, e dimostrano l'impareggiabile professionalità e la genialità dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che questi design siano le opere più rinomate, che definiscono l'estetica di un'epoca, contribuiscono al benessere della società e fanno avanzare i confini dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia. Midnight Aeromobile passeggeri elettrico mostra un livello di eccellenza trascendente e rende inequivocabilmente il mondo un posto migliore grazie alle sue caratteristiche vantaggiose e preziose. Midnight Aeromobile passeggeri elettrico è un'opera premiata con l'A' Design Award di Platino che risveglia i desideri, ispira, entusiasma, delizia e suscita grande gioia.
Dietro il Design
Press Kit
Crediti, membri del team e dettagli tecnici forniti dal designer.
- Proprietà Uniche
- 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.
- Dimensioni e Confezionamento
- 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.
- Tag
- eVTOL aircraft, aviation, transportation, urban air mobility
- Tecnologia di Produzione
- 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.
- Sfida Progettuale
- 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.
- Ricerca
- 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.
- Ispirazione
- 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.
- Durata del Progetto
- 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.
- Flusso Operativo
- 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.
- Membri del Team
- 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 - Crediti Immagini
- Image Credits: Archer Aviation
Video Credits: Archer Aviation
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