Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Terrafugia Transition: The Flying Car Specifications


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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