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Archer Aviation
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Archer Aviation Inc. is a publicly traded company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Key facts
- Founded: October 16, 2018, by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein.
- Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA.
- Key Aircraft: The “Maker” a two-passenger fully electric aircraft with 12 electric propellers, capable of speeds up to 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) and a range of up to 60 miles (97 km).
- Major Partner: United Airlines, which has ordered 200 Archer electric aircrafts.
- First Flight: December 2021.
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