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| Specification | MidnightMidnight |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Tiltrotor |
| Energy source | Battery electric |
| Operation | Piloted |
| Programme status | Development |
| Total occupants | 5 |
| Passenger seats | 4Manufacturer targetHistorical 2022 manufacturer design target. Published design specification; not a certified operating limit.Archer / ICAO |
| Onboard pilots | 1Manufacturer targetHistorical 2022 manufacturer design target. Published design specification; not a certified operating limit.Archer / ICAO |
| Cruise speed | |
| Maximum speed | 241 km/hManufacturer targetHistorical 2022 manufacturer design target. Published design specification; not a certified operating limit.Archer / ICAO |
| Published maximum range | 161 kmManufacturer targetHistorical 2022 manufacturer design target. Published design specification; not a certified operating limit.Archer / ICAO |
| Typical mission range | 32 kmManufacturer targetHistorical 2022 manufacturer design target. Lower end of intended 20–50 mile trips. Maximum range is a separate 100 mile design target.Archer / ICAO |
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| Jurisdiction-specific milestones | FAA · Target 2026-12-31 · 2026 pilot programme target Archer AviationJCAB · Development / testing 2026-08-21 · Japan accepts Midnight M001 application MLIT / JCABFAA · Development / testing 2026-07-30 · Salinas–Monterey flight demonstration Archer AviationGCAA · Certification basis 2026-05-07 · Restricted type pathway announced Archer AviationFAA · Compliance work 2026-03-02 · Means of compliance accepted Archer AviationFAA · Target 2024-12-31 · Historical late-2024 certification target Archer / ICAOArcher Aviation |