For as long as humans have been able to dream, we have dreamed of flight. We’ve created machines that can take us soaring through the sky, but what about the cars that we use every day? Is it possible to create a car that’s close to being a plane? The answer, it turns out, is yes.
Over the years, car manufacturers and aviation companies have been experimenting with the idea of creating a car that can fly. While we’re still a long way from seeing cars routinely taking off and landing, there are a few cars that are close to being planes in terms of their design and capabilities. Here are the top 7 cars that are close to being planes.
The AeroMobil 4.0
The AeroMobil 4.0 is a stunning piece of engineering that is designed to be both a car and a plane. It’s a two-seater vehicle that has wings that fold up when it’s being driven on the road, and then fold out when it’s time to take off. It has a range of 700km when driving on the road and a range of 875km when flying. It can reach a top speed of 160km/h on the road and 360km/h in the air.
The Terrafugia Transition
The Terrafugia Transition is another car/plane hybrid that has been in development for several years. It has wings that fold up, just like the AeroMobil 4.0, and can take off and land on a runway. It has a range of 640km and can reach a top speed of 160km/h on the road and 185km/h in the air.
The PAL-V Liberty
The PAL-V Liberty is a three-wheeled vehicle that is designed to be both a car and a gyroplane. It has a top speed of 160km/h on the road and 180km/h in the air. It has a range of 500km when driving and 400km when flying. It can take off and land on a small runway or even a patch of grass.
The SkyDrive SD-03
The SkyDrive SD-03 is a flying car that is being developed in Japan. It’s a small vehicle that is designed to be used in urban areas, with a range of around 20-30 minutes of flight time. It’s still in the early stages of development, but it’s an exciting project that could revolutionize transportation in cities.
The Samson Switchblade
The Samson Switchblade is a three-wheeled car that has wings that fold out to allow it to take off and land on a runway. It has a range of 1,000km when driving and 1,000km when flying. It can reach a top speed of 200km/h on the road and 320km/h in the air.
The Maverick LSA
The Maverick LSA is a two-seater vehicle that has a unique design that allows it to take off and land on water. It can also be driven on the road. It has a range of 1,000km when driving and 1,000km when flying. It can reach a top speed of 190km/h on the road and 185km/h in the air.
The Pal-V One
The Pal-V One is a gyroplane that is designed to be both a car and a helicopter. It has a range of 500km when driving and 400km when flying. It can take off and land on a small runway or even a patch of grass. It has a top speed of 160km/h on the road and 180km/h in the air.