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- Jan 25, 2022
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Remember the Klein Vision AirCar? Yep, the flying car that went viral for its aerial pyrotechnics and perfectly executing long test flights? Well, it has now taken a big step in the right direction (read towards mass production) by securing the 'Certificate of Airworthiness' issued by the Slovak Transport Authority.
It was no mean feat; the Klein Vision AirCar had to prove its creds by undergoing over 70 hours of air time, including various mid-air acrobatics and travelling cross country with 200 takeoffs and landings.
A cool thing about this flying car is that it can double up as a proper road-going vehicle, and it takes less than three minutes to convert it into one. It is powered by a 140PS BMW 1.6-litre engine and is claimed to go up to 1,000km on a single charge. In fact, Klein Vision is working on a prototype that’ll get a more powerful 300PS engine, amongst other upgrades. With this, Klein Vision expects cruising speeds touching 300kmph (162 knots) and a range of over 1000km.
In earlier tests, the AirCar has flown at 8200ft and reached a maximum speed of 190kmph (103knots). The two-seater flying car tips the scales at 1,100kg, and it needs only a 300m stretch to take off.
Sure, there’s still a long way to go before the Klein Vision AirCar becomes a reality, but this certification should definitely provide a fillip to its hopes of nearing mass production. That said, the Klein Vision AirCar ain’t the only cool flying car around; we’ve covered some other prototypes that can give it a run for its money.
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