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The futuristic flying car that's a helicopter and a plane AND a HumveeBy Ian Drury
Last updated at 8:07 AM on 2nd December 2010
It looks too far-fetched to be anything but a child’s toy.
But for front-line troops in Afghanistan, this revolutionary vehicle could soon be a reality.
WILL IT FIT IN MY HANGAR?
Speed: Around 65mph on ground and more than 150mph in air
■ Range: 280 miles in air or on land
■ Length: Around 20ft
■ Wheels: Four-wheel drive for ground operations including silent ‘creep’ mode
■ Protection: Lightweight composite anti-blast armour, ballistic-proof windows, machineguns and cannons for defence
■ Engine: JP-8 Turboshaft for airborne cruising
■ Wing span: About 27ft
■ Rotors: Powerful blades for smooth vertical take-off and safe landing if engine fails
■ Price: £132,000 – similar to that of a Ferrari
The road-going army truck turns into a helicopter at the touch of a button, allowing it to fly above hazards such as roadside bombs.
The futuristic flying car that's a helicopter and a plane AND a Humvee
Last updated at 8:07 AM on 2nd December 2010
It looks too far-fetched to be anything but a child’s toy.
But for front-line troops in Afghanistan, this revolutionary vehicle could soon be a reality.
WILL IT FIT IN MY HANGAR?
Speed: Around 65mph on ground and more than 150mph in air
■ Range: 280 miles in air or on land
■ Length: Around 20ft
■ Wheels: Four-wheel drive for ground operations including silent ‘creep’ mode
■ Protection: Lightweight composite anti-blast armour, ballistic-proof windows, machineguns and cannons for defence
■ Engine: JP-8 Turboshaft for airborne cruising
■ Wing span: About 27ft
■ Rotors: Powerful blades for smooth vertical take-off and safe landing if engine fails
■ Price: £132,000 – similar to that of a Ferrari
The road-going army truck turns into a helicopter at the touch of a button, allowing it to fly above hazards such as roadside bombs.
