Terrafugia TF-X, flying car super

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This is the Terrafugia TF-X, the answer to all prayers are being said they are looking forward to the car-plane. Terrafugia company vehicle designed from Boston, USA, this is the future modes of transport that does not depend on roads and runways.



TF-X, which will passenger four people, able to take off perpendicular so it does not need a runway. If the wings bend, the vehicle will fit in the size of one car garage.

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Strength comes from electric energy combined with engine power of 300 brake horse power gasoline. The impetus generated when taking off from the fan on the rear and a propeller at the end of both wings.

Not yet known how quickly the TF-X while sliding on the road. However, when shot in the air, the vehicle is capable of reaching speeds of 321 kilometers per hour for a distance of 800 kilometers. That is, you can use this vehicle to travel from London to Geneva (or Jakarta to Surabaya) in under three hours and once the road. That shadow of a future that is always conceivable.

But, wait a minute. There are a number of minor problems with the TF-X. Vehicles that have not produced.

Terrafugia recognizes that in order to realize the car-plane is a process that could take 8-12 years. Thus, this new vehicle will be mid next decade.

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Not yet clear how the price paid to acquire the TF-X. However, Terrafugia indicate that the price 'could be on par with most luxury cars at this time'. However, no matter how expensive the TF-X, whether Bugatti Veyron can avoid congestion by jumping?

Another problem regarding the manufacture of TF-X is a matter of safety and legislation. Both of these issues play a significant role in the effort of making a flying car in the past.

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Terrafugia claims that 'statistically TF-X' should be safer than driving a modern car '. Then, learn to drive a TF-X only requires five hours of exercise.

It could be achieved thanks to a sophisticated system otopilot. Once airborne, TF-X will fly itself, although motorists can take control. TX-X also can land automatically without human intervention.

If there is an incident, TF-X can release a parachute that can withstand the weight of a car.

In theory, the idea of ​​TF-X looks no defects. However, trying to convince the public and lawmakers that flying car-a private plane is absolutely safe will be a challenge in the future.

(Source: BBC)