AirCar (V5) transforms itself from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes. Designed for leisure and self-driving journeys as well as a commercial taxi service, the dual-mode platform can go from driving to flying mode with the click of a button.
The fifth-generation flying car designed by Professor Stefan Klein completed two 1500-foot above ground level flights at Piestany airport in Slovakia in early November. The model safely achieved two full airport patterns, including two takeoffs and landings.
Cars can be heavy, but planes must be light. The two-seat model weights 1,100kg and can carry additional load of 200kg per flight. Powered by a BMW 1.6l engine, the car-plane has an effective power output of 140HP. Estimated travel range of AirCar is 1,000km and flight consumption of 18 liters/hour.
AirCar goes from ground to sky with a takeoff of 300m, reaching speeds up to 200 km/h. The stability and controllability of the AirCar is accessible to any experienced pilot.
“The key flight parameters confirmed all theoretical concepts and calculations that the development of the AirCar was based on. Following the completion of all required flight tests in compliance with EASA regulations, we will deliver a model with a certified ADEPT, 300HP engine within the next 6 next months,” said Professor Stefan Klein, Klein Vision’s CTO and test pilot. “The good news is, we already have a buyer,” he added.
“With AirCar you will arrive at your destination without the hassle of getting a ride to airport and passing through commercial security, you can drive your AirCar to the golf course, the office, the mall or your hotel and park it in a normal parking space,” said Anton Zajac, Klein Vision’s co-founder, investor and pilot.
A video of both flight and transformation is available here.
