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M-400
Skycar !
Moller
has developed, built, and flown a
two passenger prototype model of
a volantor called the M200X. The
volantor is a new type of
aircraft that combines the
performance of airplanes and the
VTOL capability of helicopters in
a single vehicle without the
limitations of either.
Using
a principle similar to that of
the British Harrier jump jet, the
Moller Skycar volantor
incorporates a patented thrust
deflection vane system that
redirects thrust, enabling it to
hover or to takeoff and land
vertically from almost any
surface. This capability plus the
added safety of ducted fans makes
it ideal for a wide variety of
commercial and military
applications. These include
private and charter air travel,
express delivery, news gathering,
border patrol, police and fire
work, and search and rescue, to
name just a few.
Specifications:
Passengers: 4, Top speed @ 20,000
ft: 380 mph, Cruise speed @
29,000 ft (80% Max Range): 300
mph - Cruise speed @ 29,000 ft
(Max Range): 210 mph, Cruise
speed @ Sea Level (Max Range):
140 mph, Maximum rate of climb:
5500 fpm, Maximum range: 900
miles, Net payload: 750 lbs, Fuel
consumption: 28 mpg, Operational
ceiling: 29,000 ft, Gross weight:
2400 lbs, Installed engine power:
645 hp, Power boost (emergency):
70%, Dimensions (LxWxH): 19.5' 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 |