Workhorse SureFly Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

Workhorse SureFly Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – SureFly is an eight propellers hybrid-electric helicopter designed and manufactured by the Workhorse Group. This helicopter is designed to offer a safe and superior flight experience for passengers. This helicopter can be used as a private air vehicle or for defense and commercial applications. It can also be used for precision farming, emergency responder, and city and commuter applications.

The SureFly helicopter was officially launched at the Paris Air Show held in France in June 2017. The helicopter was also exhibited at EAA Airventure 2017 international air shows in Wisconsin, USA, and at CES 2018 held in Nevada, United States, in January 2018. SureFly successfully completed its first flight at the City of Lunken Airport Cincinnati, Ohio, in April 2018. Furthermore, several flight tests were also carried out in August 2018.

Workhorse SureFly Specs

SureFly has a double cabin structure made of carbon fiber. Egg-shaped helicopter body mounted with carbon fiber slip. The propeller is mounted on the rotor arm which is extended above the body of the helicopter which provides lift for flight. Each rotor arm has two carbon fiber propellers that rotate opposite. The helicopter is equipped with a skid-type landing gear that allows the helicopter to land in unprepared lanes and runways.

Workhorse SureFly Engine and Performance

SureFly is powered by a fuel piston engine that drives dual generators. The generator provides power to a dual lithium battery to drive an electric motor. The electric motor then rotates eight fixed pitch propellers. Each battery offers a measured power capacity of 7.5 kWh and supplies power if the generator fails, for an emergency landing.

This power plant makes SureFly able to fly with a maximum speed of 112 km / h and has a maximum flight endurance of around 2.5 hours. The helicopter has a sidewalk weight of 839.1 kg and a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of around 1,088.6 kg. The helicopter can fly at a maximum height of 5,000 ft (1,524 m).

Workhorse SureFly Cabin and Interior

The SureFly cabin has the capacity to accommodate two personnel including pilots and passengers. It is equipped with two hydraulic doors to enter and exit the crew. This helicopter is also equipped with ballistic parachutes to ensure a safe landing during an emergency situation. The cabin can be modified based on mission requirements. All passenger configurations are designed to carry pilots and passengers, while cargo configurations can accommodate pilots and cargo.

Workhorse SureFly Cockpit and Avionics

The SureFly cockpit is integrated with a heated pitot tube and a static port for airspeed and altitude measurements. Helicopter navigation requirements are served by an onboard GPS navigation system. The cockpit is also equipped with flight control devices, screens, and detection-and-avoid sensors.

Workhorse SureFly Price

The price of the SureFly hybrid-electric helicopter is around US $ 200,000. A research and development cooperation agreement (CRADA) was signed between the US Army and the Workhorse Group in November 2018. The agreement allows Workhorse to collaborate with the armed forces to carry out research and development (R&D) programs intended to explore potential applications military from SureFly helicopters.