A flying car is in the early stages of development by a US aircraft company
A flying car developed by a US aircraft company is in the early stages of development.
Massechussetts-based Terrafugia says this car of the future will be capable of automatically avoiding other air traffic, bad weather, and restricted and tower-controlled airspace.
The TF-X will have a range of 500 miles with cruise speeds up to 200mph, and be able to fly on manual or automatic modes. The four-seat hybrid electric vehicle will be able to fit into the average garage, and can still run on roads and highways.
It would be easier to learn how to operate the flying car than a normal aircraft, says Terrafugia.
READ MORE: * Wing-folding car takes flight* Are flying cars the future of travel?* A drone that can carry a person
In event of an emergency, the driver of the TF-X flying car can rely on a full-vehicle parachute system, if the auto-landing feature fails to work.
The flying car is slated to be ready between 2023 and 2027, says the company.
With a planned pricetag that will be on par with a normal high-end luxury car, the TF-X will probably just be a flight of fancy for most folks.
- Stuff
Source: Glimpse of the future: Could this be the first flying car to hit the market?
No comments:
Post a Comment