b-side Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Anyone heard of this already?... It's news to me vo - lan - tor (vo-lan'ter) n. A vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that is capable of flying in a quick, nimble, and agile manner. --intr. & tr.v. -tored, -toring, tors. To go or carry by volantor. [Lat. volare, to fly. Fr. volant, to move in a nimble and agile manner ] http://media.moller.com/Flight030323-320WebMovie.mp4Passengers: 4 Top speed @ 25,000 ft: 350 mph Cruise speed @ 25,000 ft (80% Max Range): 315 mph Cruise speed @ 25,000 ft (Max Range): 205 mph Cruise speed @ Sea Level (Max Range): 140 mph Maximum rate of climb: 5100 fpm Maximum range: 750 miles Net payload: 750 lbs Fuel consumption: approx. 20 mpg Operational ceiling: 32,000 ft Gross weight: 2400 lbs Installed engine power: 865 hp Power boost (emergency): 33% Dimensions (LxWxH): 21.5' x 8.5' x 7.5' Takeoff and landing area: 35 ft dia Noise level at 500 ft: 65 dba (Goal) Vertical takeoff and landing: yes Uses automotive gas: yes Emergency parachutes: yes It's supposed to be on CBS News this sunday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahalomenehune Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 thats sweet, do u kno wen it is supposed to be on the market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppanils Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Fuel consumption: approx. 20 mpg .considering the HP and weight, that figure seems extremely optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahalomenehune Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 I wuz just thinking about this. Im a subscriber to this science magazines that tells about future inventions, and i see these kind of ideas pass and go time after time...... so it may not be for real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L46183 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 unless i can drive it with my current lisence, its not a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahalomenehune Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 unless i can drive it with my current lisence, its not a caryou probably woudn't be able, imagine them letting the public fly flying cars, life would be crazy and more dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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