Sirius Aviation unveils hydrogen VTOL aircraft
Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation has unveiled its new Sirius Jet, which the company calls the world’s first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft.
Designed in collaboration with BMW’s…
Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation has unveiled its new Sirius Jet, which the company calls the world’s first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft.
Designed in collaboration with BMW’s Designworks and Sauber Group, the aircraft “marks a major milestone in sustainable aviation” and highlights Sirius Aviation’s “steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety”, the company said.
The Sirius Jet is a zero-emission VTOL aircraft, propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
Leveraging jet aerodynamics with aeroplane and helicopter versatility, it achieves “extended flight distances, impressive speeds, and high altitudes at near-silent levels”.
In 2025, the Sirius Jet will take flight in two versions: Sirius Business Jet, tailored to private jet needs, and Sirius Millennium Jet, crafted for commercial aviation.
Sirius Jet Specifications
Sirius Business Jet: A zero-emission, hydrogen-powered VTOL business jet, featuring an 1150-mile flight range, cruise speed of 323 mph, altitude capability of 30,000 feet, ultra-quiet noise levels of 60dBa, and accommodates three passengers.
Sirius Millenium Jet: A zero-emission, hydrogen-powered VTOL commercial aircraft, offering a 650-mile flight range, cruise speed of 323 mph, altitude capability of 30,000 feet, sound footprint of 60dBa, and accommodates up to five passengers.
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