It is undeniable that many things which have been a myth before had been a reality today. Through the advancement of technology, great things have come into existence thus, making our daily struggles much easier. One example of this is the Terrafugia Transition, a car able to venture out in the skies. It is a two-seat aircraft developed by Terrafugia which began in 2004 by pilots and engineers out of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is now led by an aeronautical whiz and a Lemelson-MIT Student Prize winner Carl Dietrich. The Transition, identified as a Light-Sport Aircraft, can land at an airport, fold its wings, and then drive on the road.Below are the specifications of the world’s first flying car:
Performance
Max, Vh: Cruise, Vc: Stall, Vs: Range: Takeoff: | 100 kts (115 mph, 185 km/h) 93 kts (105 mph, 172 km/h) 45 kts (51 mph, 83 km/h) 425 nmi (490 mi, 787 km) 1700′ (518 m) over 50′ obstacle |
Gross Takeoff Weight: Empty Weight: Useful Load: | 1430 lbs (650 kg) 970 lbs (440 kg) 460 lbs (210 kg) |
Fuel burn at cruise: Useable Fuel: Mileage on road: | 5 gph (18.9 L/h) 23 gal (87L) 35 mpg (14.9 km/L) |
Convenience
- Rear wheel drive on the ground
- Automotive-style entry and exit
- Two place, side by side
- Automated electromechanical folding wing
- No trailer or hangar needed
- Cargo area holds golf clubs
Safety
- Drive in case of inclement weather
- Proven 100 hp Rotax 912ULS engine
- Full vehicle parachutes available
- Modern glass avionics
- Automotive crash safety features
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