Klein Vision’s flying car successfully completes the test flights

Designed by Professor Stefan Klein,  the AirCar (V5) is the latest generation flying car that has recently completed two 1500' AGL flights. The test was taken place at the Piestany airport in Slovakia, where the flying car safely achieved two airport patterns, comprising two takeoffs, and landings.

The AirCar has been a product of the exquisite and was designed, keeping both personal and commercial use in mind. 

The AirCar has an overall weight of 1,100 kg and is able to carry occupants up to 200 kg of weight during flight. The design of this car is amphibious that provides it with the functionality of a rotor besides an adaptive body to give out wings for flight.  

The automaker informs that its offering comprises a plethora of features beginning with retractable wings, folding tail surfaces, and a parachute deployment system. The aerodynamic fuselage provides the occupants with enough space inside the car and adds to the improved take-off abilities. 

Apparently, the AirCar needs a track length of 984 feet for takeoff. However, when transformed into automobile mode, the retracted tail results in a more compact size.

On the mechanical front, the flying car is powered by a BMW 1.6L engine with a resultant output of 140 hp. Interestingly, it can easily transform from a motor car to an airplane in less than three minutes. The vehicle is expected to come with a travel range of 1,000 km with fuel consumption of 18 litres per hour when in-flight conditions. 

Lastly, the final production version of the car is expected to come with 2 seats, 3 seats, and also a 4 seats design feature. The suggested seating availability will also give options for twin-engine design and an amphibious design.

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