A hybrid-electric VTOL platform combining central lift fans, high-aspect-ratio wings, and modular heavy-lift payload capability.
The V-Model Horus is V-SKY SYSTEMS' heavy-lift cargo platform — the step after V-Model Hera. While Hera opens certification and last-mile customers in the 35 kg class, Horus is designed to carry industrial payloads to locations that conventional logistics cannot serve. Currently in prototype development for a 220 kg payload class, Horus bridges the gap between helicopter flexibility and fixed-wing efficiency.
Its ring-fuselage architecture houses a contra-rotating lift fan system, while extended wings with winglets provide efficient cruise performance. A standardized pallet interface allows operators to transport transformers, containers, and specialist equipment with confidence.
Three integrated propulsion and aerodynamic systems define the Horus flight envelope.
Ducted contra-rotating rotor for vertical lift
High-aspect-ratio cruise aerodynamics
Rear propulsion for forward flight
| Capability | V-Model Horus Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Vertical landing in confined sites | Yes Central lift fan VTOL |
| Fixed-wing cruise efficiency | Yes High-aspect-ratio wing |
| 220 kg industrial payload | Yes Standardised pallet interface |
Contra-rotating fans housed within the ring fuselage deliver powerful vertical lift for take-off and landing. This ducted configuration provides efficient hover performance while maintaining a compact ground footprint for operations in confined or unprepared sites.
Slender wings with upturned winglets extend range and cruise efficiency during forward flight. The wing structure is optimised for high-altitude operations, providing stable, energy-efficient transit between vertical landing zones.
A rear-mounted pusher propeller and T-tail configuration enable efficient forward-flight propulsion. Combined with the central lift system, Horus transitions seamlessly between vertical and cruise modes — a true helicopter-aircraft hybrid.
Full technical specifications will be published as prototype validation progresses. Contact us for detailed briefing materials.
Request Specifications