Duofu Aviation Duofu Tilt-Propeller eVTOL (concept design)

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Duofu Tilt-Propeller eVTOL (concept design)
Duofu Aviation
Lingang Harbor, Shanghai, China
www.duofu-aviation.com

The information provided here is as accurate as possible; however, eVTOL information from China is sometimes sparse, incomplete or conflicting. China is promoting what they call the "low-altitude economy" — a new push for general aviation — which includes both crewed and uncrewed passenger and air cargo eVTOL aircraft.

Founded in 2021, Duofu Industry Aviation Group, Co., Ltd. (Duofu Aviation) is a company that designs and manufactures light helicopters, general aviation fixed-wing aircraft, offers aviation training, has general aviation operations, flight services, support and airport construction management. The company's website shows they are in the process of developing an electric helicopter, a small eVTOL gyrocopter, a tilt-wing eVTOL aircraft and drones. According to their website as of September 2025, the company has over 300 employees with over 100 research and development staff.

Duofu Tilt-Propeller eVTOL (concept design)
The Duofu Tilt-Propeller eVTOL concept design aircraft perhaps holds three people. The aircraft would have one pilot, two passengers and their luggage. There is a possibility the aircraft holds one pilot, four passengers and their luggage. The company has not revealed any specifications about this eVTOL concept design aircraft. The aircraft will have a modern design and will be used for short-haul and possibly long-haul flights for either sightseeing, private use or commercial use. From reading the company's website, it is likely they have not revealed the actual name of their proposed tilt-propeller eVTOL aircraft.

The probable cruise speed of the aircraft is 241 km/h (150 mph). The likely maximum payload weight would be 272 kg (600 lb) for the aircraft if designed for three people and their luggage. The aircraft is planned to have four tilt-propellers, four electric motors and is powered by batteries. There is one high main wing and has one U or V tail. The fuselage is made from carbon fiber composite to give the aircraft a high strength to low weight ratio. The aircraft has tricycle retractable wheeled landing gear.

The company has not revealed any estimated time or date when the concept design, prototypes or production models will be revealed to the public.

It is important to remember that all concept design aircraft specifications are estimated and can or will change as prototypes and production models are made, tested and flown with real world avionics, components and payloads.

Specifications:

• Aircraft type: Passenger tilt-propeller eVTOL concept design
• Piloting: 1 pilot
• Capacity (estimated): 2 passengers and luggage
• Cruise speed (estimated): 241 km/h (150 mph)
• Maximum payload weight (estimated): 272 kg (600 lb)
• Main rotorblade: 4 tilt-propellers
• Electric motors: 4 electric motors
• Power source: Batteries
• Wing: 1 high main high wing
• Tail: 1 U or V tail
• Fuselage: Carbon fiber composite
• Windows: Panoramic wrap around windows allowing forward, left and right visibility for spectacular views with a solid roof above the passenger compartment
• Landing gear: Tricycle retractable wheeled landing gear
• Safety features: Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) uses multiple propellers or electric ducted fans, each powered by electric motors, to increase safety through redundancy. If one or more components fail, the remaining ones can still ensure a safe landing. There are also redundancies of critical components in the sub-systems of the aircraft providing safety through redundancy. Having multiple redundant systems on any aircraft decreases having any single point of failure. The aircraft can also land conventionally, with or without power if necessary.

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Resources:

• Duofu Aviation website
• Article: Behind the deal: China buys Italian-made helicopters, Decode 39, June 30, 2022
• Article: Duofu Group acquires 100% equity in leading Italian helicopter manufacturer - highlighting its aspirations in the aviation industry, China Daily, July 1, 2022
• Article: Duofu Aviation signs contracts for 155 helicopters at Airshow China, China.org.cn, Nov. 13, 2022