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Redundancy isn’t a backup plan. It’s the plan. During our Q1’25 operating and financial results call, Archer CTO, Tom Muniz, referenced this flight test from last year—Midnight flying smoothly with an engine out. With 12 electric motors, Midnight is designed to handle the unexpected. As detailed by Tom, this... show more

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Let's Talk Joby1 year ago

Interesting video. As Tom says, this is from ~Q4 2024 & now being released. Just so we’re all on the same page, this is N302AX, the v1 version of $ACHR Midnight. $ACHR N703AX is the v2 plane that we’re all eagerly anticipating this week to get airborne for the first time.

Kane1 year ago

What’s with the music? Are a dozen propellers really that loud? I heard a rumor it puts out > 150dBA (Police siren level) at take off and inflight at 2000 feet agl 100 kts airspeed > 100dBA. Can you please update us on your acoustic profile numbers and show us a video sans music?

Badr1 year ago

@CulperResearch is panicking so much about their short position that they're going to fabricate another report to manipulate the market. They should be investigated by the @SECGov

Assist1 year ago

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K1 year ago

I thought @CulperResearch said the aircraft wasn’t able to fly 🤔

Green1 year ago

Love this educational video! The haters gonna be maaaad 🤣!! What a beautiful aircraft. No one who’s done their DD would assume $ACHR is lying to shareholders & institutions. Would love to see more educational content from the team!

Louis1 year ago

It's the only company that has demonstrated this capability with a supporting video and an official written statement. THE ONLY ONE. 🦒

BM1 year ago

@CulperResearch want me to order rope for you from temu?

Space Intelligence1 year ago

@grok How many motors may fail to land the aircraft still safely?

Ss1 year ago

@CulperResearch You are a liar and your reports are worthless. Look at the video and the reality.

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