Summary AFWERX aims to innovate Air & Space capabilities with Archer's Midnight eVTOL, offering unique military applications and enhanced operational capabilities. Midnight eVTOL can insert special ops forces and transport medical personnel safely, reducing risks of attack by drones or mines in war zones. Joint and separate US Air Force & Archer testing explores new capabilities for the Midnight eVTOL.
The US Air Force has taken delivery of an Archer Midnight eVTOL for further flight testing. Although the Midnight eVTOL, according to an Archer spokeslady, has a maximum range of 100 miles and is focused on flying rapid back-to-back trips of 20-50 miles, the Midnight eVTOL, with a 1,000-pound payload and quiet flight at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour, offers military operators unique capabilities. AFWERX in search of “disruptive Air & Space capabilities” Yes, Archer, after proper compensation, was able to place a Midnight eVTOL in the care of AFWERX.
What’s AFWERX? AFWERX describes itself as, “the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force” with a clear vision to, “Forge an innovation ecosystem that delivers disruptive Air & Space capabilities.” Clearly, eVTOL promises to be disruptive. For instance, eVTOL can insert special operations forces such as combat controllers who have special warfare skills and can also conduct air traffic control in war zones.
One can watch their mission below, understanding that if those forces could get in quietly that redu.