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...
nadia73 Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 hmm.. 20mpg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4voice Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 I remember seeing these on a cable show a while back. The inventor wants to put em in production. Imagine going to work in one of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djkable Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 uhhh...was it me...or did it not really go anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-side Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 uhhh...was it me...or did it not really go anywhere?that was just one hover test.. check the site for actual flying footage http://moller.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmmaaayyyy Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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