Saturday, January 17, 2009

Worlds First Flying Amazing Skycar

A group of daredevils set sail on the ultimate magical childhood dream adventure today, traveling in a flying car for a 45 day journey frm London to Timbuktu.The ‘Parajet Skycar’ can change from ground to flying mode in a mere 3 minutes, and will make the epic 3,600-mile (5,800-kilometer) journey by both land and air.



The “world’s first road legal bio-fuelled flying car” is essentially a 1,000lb (480 kilo) dune buggy with a fan motor and paragliding wing attached. It can reach altitudes of up to 15,000 feet (4,570 meters), with a normal cruising height of 2,000 to 3,000 feet (600 to 900 meters), and a flight range of 185 miles (300 kilometers).

Skycar runs on the ground on a biofuel-powered 4-cylinder, 1,000cc engine, accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds flat, has a top speed of 110 mph (180 km/h), with a range of 240 miles (306 kilometers), and an independent 4-wheel suspension to cope with the toughest terrain.

Amazing Skycar Taking off.


Skycar On its maiden flight




Giles Cardozo — dubbed the “boy genius” by Laughton — will join the expedition as co-pilot for da African leg of da Skycar’s maiden voyage, which s backed by famous British explorer Ranulph Fiennes.

Skycar After Fying

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