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VX4 prototype EPU

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Electric propulsion systems
Prototype electric propulsion unit
Bespoke direct-drive motor and inverter supplied for a Vertical Aerospace prototype.
Historical demonstrator or programme; current availability and approval require verification.

Specifications and conditions

Equipmake lists 52 kg dry, 1,200 rpm maximum, 1,900 Nm maximum torque and water/glycol cooling at 12 L/min. Verify configuration and whether accessory masses are included.

Aircraft applications

Equipmake reports this EPU was used for the VX4 prototype’s first untethered flight in 2023. This is a historical test configuration, not proof of the current production configuration.

Certification

No regulator-issued approval has been verified for this exact product and configuration. A flight demonstration, company quality certification or application for a type certificate does not establish product approval.

Sources

Equipmake: VX4 prototype EPU source; checked 28 October 2026. Historic programme dates and model-specific specifications should be verified against the latest documentation.

Last verified

October 28, 2026