The United States Federal Aviation Administration approved the test flights of this flying car.
Photo: TF-X, the first flying car.
It is known that Terrafugia is already testing its original car. In order to evaluate the technical quality of TF-X, the machine is placed in a wind tunnel. Testing works are carried out on the territory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Photo: future car concept.
The motors allow the TF-X to move from a vertical to a horizontal position, and will be powered by a 300 hp engine.
Photo: TF-X flight projection.
The vehicle will have a cruising speed of 200 mph (322 km/h), along with a 500-mile (805 km) flight range.
Photo: TF-X overclock.
It is assumed that the flying car will be able to deliver its lucky owner to the desired address, if the latter specifies the coordinates.
The company plans to present the car to the public in 2018, and the car should be available for sale no later than 2025.
Photo: virtual flight of TF-X.
The price of the car will be equal to the cost of prestigious brands. The exact price is unknown.
Photo: prototype of a flying car.
Photo: flying machine concept presented in the 20th century.
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