Vāhana (Sanskrit: वाहन, romanized: vāhana, lit. 'that which carries') or vahanam (Sanskrit: वाहनम्, romanized: vāhanam) denotes the being, typically an animal or mythical entity, a particular Hindu deity is said to use as a vehicle. In this capacity, the vāhana is often called the deity's "mount".

The eight electric motors and tandem tilt-wing configuration enabled Vahana to achieve both vertical take-off and landing, as well as cross-city flight range on battery power alone. In total, Vahana has flown over 138 full-scale test flights.

Vahana, in Hindu mythology, the creature that serves as the vehicle, or “carrier,” and as the sign of a particular deity. The vahana accompanies, pulls the chariot of, or serves as the seat or mount of his god.

2024年9月9日 · In Hinduism, each deity is associated with a vahana or animal vehicle that represents the spiritual forces the deity controls. Vahanas also complement the deities' abilities, sometimes acting independently or filling in their shortcomings.

2020年5月26日 · Hindu Gods and Goddesses have a particular Animal or Bird in which they travel. These travel vehicles are called Vahanas or Vehicles. They have the same purpose as today’s modern world vehicles suitable for traveling by air or land, or water.

2016年1月8日 · Vahana means which carries or bears. It is derived from the word vaha means bearing, carrying. Hindu gods and goddesses are always depicted alongside their vahanas.

Project Vahana developed and flight tested an all-electric, self-piloted vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) passenger aircraft. Our work on this demonstrator confirmed our belief that fully autonomous vehicles will allow us to achieve the scale required of Urban Air Mobility.