This aircraft has a design unlike anything else in aviation and even the US government is interested in using it
Published on Jul 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jul 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This VTOL aircraft has a design unlike anything else in aviation, and even the US government is interested in using it because it is so interesting.
The Canadian startup, Horizon Aircraft, has created a spectacular-looking Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) craft that is so unlike anything you’ve seen before.
The Cavorite X7 has 14 different lift fans built into the wings installed on top of the fuselage, and while the silhouette looks similar to a normal plane, it’s very special.
The VTOL has already attracted the attention of the US Department of Defense because while it can transport passengers, it’s already perfectly set up for delivering supplies to remote areas and emergency situations.
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This aircraft has a design unlike anything else in aviation
Meet the Cavourite X7, a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) airplane created by Canadian startup, Horizon Aircraft.
While it is shaped more like a traditional plane silhouette than a standard VTOL, especially with the wings on top of the airplane fuselage, the design is incredibly unique.
While the VTOL is taking off using the 14 in-wing fans, the fans are exposed, but then after it has lifted off, it flies like a traditional airplane when sliding panels in the wings cover the fans.
Although it looks like the VTOL has two wings like a traditional plane, it actually has four wings, each with five fans, the two main wings and two canard wings.
The two canard wings have two extra fans apiece, making the design unlike anything ever seen before in aviation.
The US government is interested in using it
Horizon partnered with another aviation startup called ZeroAvia, which helped create the mechanism by which the plane flies forward when the lift fans are covered and hydrogen power plants are being used for propulsion.
The plane is powered by a 600 kWh hydrogen system, which provides a zero-emission propulsion system for the VTOL, so not only is it uniquely designed, it’s good for the environment, too.
The Cavorite X7 is so unlike anything else that the US government is interested, specifically the United States Department of Defense, as it can carry both passengers and supplies into remote locations.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
