Terrafugia Transition

Terrafugia Transition is designed as a combination of aircraft and cars that can be driven on the highway and the sky. Its size is smaller than the corresponding private plane classification Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with a maximum weight of 600 kg.

The transition has two passenger seats and can be driven on the highway at normal speed, using a wheel that is in the bottom of the plane. After arriving at the place of take-offs, such as airports or flat piece of land, a folding wing aircraft with a strength of 30 miles per gallon will open and perform takeoff. Is equipped with folding wings of electricity.

Speed is in the air reaches 180 km / h, with the distance 740 km, can carry items weighing 200 kg. To make a flight, these vehicles require a runway measuring 520 meters, even these vehicles can be stored in a standard-sized garage.

Terrafugia said that one major advantage Transitions are safety, although in the face of bad weather, can still fly safely. Unfortunately not many safety features on vehicles.