AERIAL VEHICLE PANTALA CONCEPT H
Fast, quiet, sustainable - this is what individual mobility in megacities will look like in the future.
studiokurbos designs its first flying vehicle for the Shanghai-based startup Pantuo Aviation.
THE CHALLENGE
Individual mobility in megacities confronts many people with major challenges.
How demanding customers in Shanghai can get to their destination quickly, sustainably and quietly in the future is something that the progressive startup Pantuo Aviation from Shanghai has considered. The company has developed "PANTALA Concept H" a series-ready, eVTOL ("electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft") - studiokurbos was commissioned with the design development of the aerial vehicle.
THE CONCEPT
The aerial vehicle is fully electrically powered via ducted fans and enables vertical take-off and landing in limited space. With a range of 250 km, it can quickly transport 5 people to their desired destination at a maximum speed of 300 km/h. The aerial vehicle is expected to fly passengers through Shanghai starting in 2027.
THE NAME SAYS IT ALL
The name Pantuo Aviation has given its new flying vehicle fits the concept: It combines the two Greek terms "Pan" ("everything") with "Talaria" - the name for the winged sandals of Hermes, a son of Zeus, the messenger of the gods.
THE DESIGN - FUTURISTIC AND SPACIOUS
In the design, we combine sporty agility with futuristic elegance. The premium character of the aircraft is recognizable at first glance in the exterior through the generous surfaces, few component separations and dynamic lines. It stretches like a second skin over the complex technology - minimalist and progressive at the same time.
We continue this approach consistently in the interior. A wraparound line encloses the passengers and conveys a feeling of security that picks up on the "cocooning" trend. For the discerning target group, the focus was on plenty of storage space and comfort. The use of wood and textile elements lends the interior spaciousness and high quality. While the upper area was deliberately designed to be light and bright, the floor contrasts in dark anthracite with an incorporated polygon structure.
LIGHT AS BRAND ORCHESTRATION
We designed the hexagon structure as a light graphic on the glazed roof. It stands for the feeling of cohesion, stability and, not least, connectivity. Light plays an important role in the overall concept - for example, the interior is flooded with light through the large glass surfaces. The continuous light strip at the rear of the aircraft in the night design ensures optimum visibility and becomes a brand-defining recognition effect.
AERODYNAMICS BY INNOVATION
Functionality - a unique selling proposition in the competitive environment
During take-off and landing, the wings fold down, as a whole, whereupon the aerial vehicle can be steered vertically upwards. This is a unique selling proposition and clearly distinguishes it from all other products on the eVTOL market.
The 22 large-diameter distributed ducted fans replace the rotors known from conventional helicopters and provide optimal maneuverability while hovering and high noise reduction. The innovative tilt-wing system improves aerodynamics in flight.
image sources: studiokurbos GmbH
