Rotorcraft
Kaman To Build Transcend's High-speed VTOL
Transcend Air has selected Kaman to build its Vy 400 high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.
Transcend Air’s Vy 400 high-speed VTOL, at BACE in mockup form, might be unique at a bizav show, but then again, this could be how we’ll all be traveling in the not-too-distant future. (Photo: Ash Trautvetter)
Transcend Air’s Vy 400 high-speed VTOL, at BACE in mockup form, might be unique at a bizav show, but then again, this could be how we’ll all be traveling in the not-too-distant future. (Photo: Ash Trautvetter)

Transcend Air has selected Kaman to build its Vy 400 high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) aircraft. A mockup is on display this week at NBAA-BACE in Kaman’s booth (#3017). The $3.5 million fly-by-wire, tilt-wing Vy 400 will be powered by a single 2,500-shp GE CT7-8 turboshaft and is designed to expeditiously connect city centers with a targeted top speed of 356 knots, enabling flight from Manhattan to Boston in 36 minutes.

Transcend claims the six-seat Vy 400 will deliver door-to-door prices that are lower than those of current air travel options, and door-to-door times that are 65 to 80 percent less. 

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