Orca EVTOL Emergency Medical Aircraft

Orca eVTOL Emergency Medical Aircraft is an innovative vertical take-off and landing aircraft specifically designed for emergency medical services, representing a significant advancement in aerial medical transport technology. This single-piloted aircraft combines the design methodologies of conventional fixed-wing aircraft and high-performance rotorcraft to achieve superior performance metrics in emergency medical situations. Distinguished by its sophisticated aerodynamic design featuring a three-surface configuration with a top-positioned main wing and axisymmetric fuselage, the aircraft measures 12.45 meters in wingspan, 8.1 meters in length, and 2.4 meters in height. Constructed primarily from high-performance carbon fiber composite materials common in aerospace applications, the aircraft integrates seven independent electric motors powered by lithium-based batteries, enabling rapid deployment and enhanced operational safety. The design, which earned a Bronze A' Design Award in the Aerospace and Aircraft Design category, offers a practical range of up to 120 kilometers with three persons onboard, while delivering superior speed capabilities compared to traditional medical rotorcraft. Its electric propulsion system eliminates the traditional warm-up time required by gas turbine engines, reducing response time to mere seconds and potentially saving more lives in critical situations. The aircraft's innovative approach to combining fixed-wing and rotorcraft design methodologies addresses complex engineering challenges in energy management and flight regime transitions, while its sustainable electric propulsion system advocates for environmental responsibility in aviation. The design team, comprising Soma Varga, Zsolt Koltai, and Akos Matyus, developed this revolutionary aircraft over six months, focusing on optimizing performance requirements derived from typical emergency medical flight profiles.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: emergency medical transport, vertical takeoff and landing, electric aircraft, sustainable aviation, medical evacuation, aerospace innovation

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/112394

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