Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, has unveiled ‘Archer,’ a next-generation vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for military use. The Archer is a hybrid electric VTOL aircraft that can take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but fly more efficiently than a conventional rotorcraft. It is intended to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for the US military and its allies. The aircraft features a range of 600 miles, a top speed of 200 mph, and the ability to carry a payload of up to 1,200 pounds. Anduril aims to have the Archer operational by 2024, with the potential to revolutionize military logistics and ISR operations. The unveiling of the Archer showcases Anduril’s ambition to become a major player in the defense technology sector.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/palmer-luckey-anduril-archer-next-gen-vtol-aircraft-military-2024-12