APEX
PEREGRINE
4,800 lb MTOW · 1,580 lb Payload · 160 KTAS · 991 NM Range
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Apex Peregrine is the light scout variant of the Apex Series, designed to bring tilt-rotor capability to the 4,800 lb weight class with dual-engine redundancy. Two twin-turbo Hayabusa TT gensets deliver 800 hp peak combined, providing true dual-engine redundancy in a lightweight, low-cost package. Four rotors — one at each nacelle tip — deliver the same quad tilt-rotor agility as the Pelican in a significantly lighter airframe.
Six YASA M400 axial-flux motors power the drivetrain: two generator motors (one per Hayabusa engine) convert mechanical output to 800V DC, while four dedicated drive motors — one per rotor — provide independent torque control at each nacelle. This architecture mirrors the Pelican's quad-rotor layout at half the weight class, enabling the same fly-by-wire precision and single-rotor failure survivability.
The Peregrine targets the MEDEVAC, SAR, offshore energy, and light reconnaissance markets — a combined addressable market exceeding $18B annually in the United States alone.
The 2× Hayabusa TT configuration was selected for its dual-engine redundancy and low cost (~$50k combined vs. $170k for a single large genset). The trade-off is a reduced MTOW of 4,800 lb versus 6,200 lb for the single-engine Peregrine HX variant. The Peregrine's exceptional 991 NM range on full payload makes it ideal for long-range SAR and offshore crew rotation missions where engine redundancy is mission-critical.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHTS
PERFORMANCE
PROPULSION
DIMENSIONS
AVIONICS
MISSION PROFILES
MEDEVAC & Hospital Transport
The Peregrine's compact footprint allows operations from hospital helipads and forward operating bases. 160 KTAS cruise speed reduces transport time by 30% compared to conventional helicopters, with a cabin accommodating 1 litter patient and 2 medical crew.
Offshore Energy Support
Crew rotation and light equipment delivery to offshore platforms within 450 nm of shore. The Peregrine's 991 NM range and 160 KTAS cruise allow direct point-to-point flight, significantly cutting crew rotation time versus conventional helicopters.
Search & Rescue
Long-range search and rescue with 991 NM range and hover precision for hoist operations. The Peregrine can reach distress locations 400 nm offshore, conduct a 20-minute hover search, and return to base — a mission profile impossible for any helicopter in its weight class.
APEX SERIES COMPARISON
| SPECIFICATION | APEX PEREGRINE | APEX PELICAN |
|---|---|---|
| MTOW | 4,800 lb | 15,279 lb |
| OEW | 2,650 lb | 7,315 lb |
| Max Payload | 1,580 lb | 6,565 lb |
| Cruise Speed | 160 KTAS | 230 KTAS |
| Vne | 195 KTAS | 265 KTAS |
| Range | 991 NM | 600 NM |
| Hover Ceiling (MTOW) | ~3,500 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Gensets | 2× Hayabusa TT | 2× Nelson LS427 TT |
| Peak Power | 800 hp | 3,000 hp |
| Hover RPM | 1,148 rpm | 835 rpm |
| Hover Collective | 10.8° | 18.8° |
| YASA Motors | 6× M400 (2 gen + 4 drive) | 8× 750R (4 gen + 4 drive) |
| Rotor Diameter | 11 ft | 15 ft |
| Rotor Count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Redundancy | DUAL | DUAL |
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