Terrafugia TF-X

TF-X
Prototype TF-X Pod
General information
ManufacturerTerrafugia

The Terrafugia TF-X is an autonomous flying car under development by the US company Terrafugia.[1] The TF-X seats four passengers and uses an engine combined with two electric motors for propulsion.[2] Unlike the previously proposed Transition, the TF-X is capable of vertical take-off and landing by extending its retractable wings attached with pusher propellers, while aerial thrust is provided by a ducted fan at the rear.[3] It will be able to fit in a single car garage.

Powered by two plug-in hybrid 600-horsepower electric motors and a 300-horsepower fuel engine, the TF-X is planned to have a flight range of 500 miles (805 km) with a cruising flight speed of 200 mph (322 km/h) without the need to refuel or recharge.[2] Road speed is currently unknown.[4] The vehicle is expected to cost upwards of £200,000 (roughly $300,000) if it becomes available for purchase.[5]

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References

  1. ↑ "TF-X". Archived from the original on 2014-11-02. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
  2. 1 2 "This awesome Terrafugia electric vehicle will fly, someday [w/video]". 27 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "Terrafugia TF-X, the flying supercar".
  4. ↑ "The flying car is here at last! It's Terrafugia's TF-X".
  5. ↑ "New Terrafugia TF-X flying car revealed".
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