World’s first two-ton vertical takeoff aircraft set to fly in China

Chinese electric aircraft manufacturer Autoflight has achieved a global milestone by delivering the CarryAll V2000CG, the world’s first two-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to receive all three major airworthiness certifications: Type Certificate, Production Certificate, and Airworthiness Certificate. This unmanned, fully electric aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of two metric tons (approximately 4,400 pounds), a payload capacity of 400 kilograms (880 pounds), a cruising speed of about 124 mph (200 kph), and a maximum range of 124 miles (200 km). Designed to combine the vertical lift capabilities of a helicopter with the efficient cruising of a fixed-wing aircraft, the CarryAll V2000CG is intended for cargo delivery, emergency supply transport, and disaster response, benefiting from quieter and cleaner electric propulsion and the ability to operate in confined spaces. This development aligns with China’s national push to accelerate its “low-altitude economy,” which aims to commercialize air