wraggster
February 25th, 2011, 01:47
I love gadgets as much as games consoles but this one had me in awe, over at Firebox.com (http://tinyurl.com/6zxu2ue) they have on sale the Moller Skycar M400 (http://tinyurl.com/6zxu2ue) which is a flying car, just look at the photo:
http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/5545/p415main.jpg
Once private air travel was the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous. Sadly, it still is, unless you happen to have the lion's share of half a million lying dormant in your bank account. The Skycar, though, has whipped the Firebox team into a collective frenzy with its vertical take off capability and vaguely enticing 380Mph top speed.
Unlike previous prototype Skycars, the M400 can comfortably seat four people, making a day trip to the south of France with your mates the equivalent of a two-hour blast down the motorway. That's when it goes on sale, of course, which isn't just yet.
Technical Specification:
Passengers4Top speed @ 20,000 ft380 mphCruise speed @ 29,000 ft (80% Max Range)300 mphCruise speed @ 29,000 ft (Max Range)210 mphCruise speed @ Sea Level (Max Range)140 mphMaximum rate of climb5500 fpmMaximum range900 milesNet payload750 lbsFuel consumption28 mpgOperational ceiling29,000 ftGross weight2400 lbsInstalled engine power645 hpPower boost (emergency)70%Dimensions (LxWxH)19.5' x 8.5' x 7.5'Takeoff and landing area35 ft diaNoise level at 500 ft65 dba (Goal)Vertical takeoff and landingYesUses automotive gasYesEmergency parachutesYes
Please note, the Moller Skycar is currently only at the "concept" stage.
Who Wants One ?
http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/5545/p415main.jpg
Once private air travel was the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous. Sadly, it still is, unless you happen to have the lion's share of half a million lying dormant in your bank account. The Skycar, though, has whipped the Firebox team into a collective frenzy with its vertical take off capability and vaguely enticing 380Mph top speed.
Unlike previous prototype Skycars, the M400 can comfortably seat four people, making a day trip to the south of France with your mates the equivalent of a two-hour blast down the motorway. That's when it goes on sale, of course, which isn't just yet.
Technical Specification:
Passengers4Top speed @ 20,000 ft380 mphCruise speed @ 29,000 ft (80% Max Range)300 mphCruise speed @ 29,000 ft (Max Range)210 mphCruise speed @ Sea Level (Max Range)140 mphMaximum rate of climb5500 fpmMaximum range900 milesNet payload750 lbsFuel consumption28 mpgOperational ceiling29,000 ftGross weight2400 lbsInstalled engine power645 hpPower boost (emergency)70%Dimensions (LxWxH)19.5' x 8.5' x 7.5'Takeoff and landing area35 ft diaNoise level at 500 ft65 dba (Goal)Vertical takeoff and landingYesUses automotive gasYesEmergency parachutesYes
Please note, the Moller Skycar is currently only at the "concept" stage.
Who Wants One ?