Moller Skycar M400
Roads are sooo last year...
Once private air travel was the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous. Sadly, it still is, unless you happen to have the lion's share of half a million lying dormant in your bank account. The Skycar, though, has whipped the Firebox team into a collective frenzy with its vertical take off capability and vaguely enticing 380Mph top speed.
Unlike previous prototype Skycars, the M400 can comfortably seat four people, making a day trip to the south of France with your mates the equivalent of a two-hour blast down the motorway. That's when it goes on sale, of course, which isn't just yet.
Visit www.moller.com for more information.
Unlike previous prototype Skycars, the M400 can comfortably seat four people, making a day trip to the south of France with your mates the equivalent of a two-hour blast down the motorway. That's when it goes on sale, of course, which isn't just yet.
Visit www.moller.com for more information.
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Technical Specification:
Please note, the Moller Skycar is currently only at the "concept" stage.
| Passengers | 4 |
| Top speed @ 20,000 ft | 380 mph |
| Cruise speed @ 29,000 ft (80% Max Range) | 300 mph |
| Cruise speed @ 29,000 ft (Max Range) | 210 mph |
| Cruise speed @ Sea Level (Max Range) | 140 mph |
| Maximum rate of climb | 5500 fpm |
| Maximum range | 900 miles |
| Net payload | 750 lbs |
| Fuel consumption | 28 mpg |
| Operational ceiling | 29,000 ft |
| Gross weight | 2400 lbs |
| Installed engine power | 645 hp |
| Power boost (emergency) | 70% |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19.5' x 8.5' x 7.5' |
| Takeoff and landing area | 35 ft dia |
| Noise level at 500 ft | 65 dba (Goal) |
| Vertical takeoff and landing | Yes |
| Uses automotive gas | Yes |
| Emergency parachutes | Yes |
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Press Reviews...
"Wary as any test pilot taking up an experimental craft, the man in the fireproof blue suit kissed his wife before climbing into the cockpit. One by one he started the eight rotary engines, then pushed a small red throttle with his left-hand and a joystick with his right. With that, engines whining, the flying saucer rose 40 feet into the air. He took his volantor on a 150 second spin in Davis."People magazine - Aug '02
"One immediate advantage would be safety. The (Skycar) engines have so few moving parts that they should require a fraction of the maintenance of a helicopter. One engine could fail and the Skycar could still hover to a landing. Piloting the Skycar should require less skill than driving a car."USA Today - Aug '02
"Paul Moller has spent 40 years and $50 million building the L.A. commuter's dream car."Los Angeles Times Magazine - Aug '02
Visitor Reviews...
Perfect addition to the villain collection, along with project utopia and you villain chair. Today is a good time to buy too, that is assuming the 10% off still applies :P.Sam, The UK - 30th November 2011
I am thinking one of this with the airstream on the back. That is when I get half a million quid. If I buy both can you throw in the giant gumball machine, the dog treadmill and one of them massive gummmy bears???? Please!Kitty, Near London - 18th October 2011
Firebox says: I am afraid not Kitty, but good luck in your pursuit of finding half a million!
Whoops, put in a few extra zeroes there. £1, 000, 000, more like. But seriously, I still don't see why this is only 300, 000. You can by ordinary land-cars for more (well, if you count a jaguar as 'normal'...).Tim, Same-as-below - 27th June 2011
There are some amusing comments about the price of this, but when one considers that you can buy a single-engined, single-seater, 450 mph monoplane for £100, 000, 000, (million), you really wonder what's keeping the price down on this state-0f-the-art, eight-engined, vertical take-off, four-seater, 300 mph machine which apparently has taken several decades to design.Tim, Somewhere In The Northern Hemisphere - 14th June 2011
Firebox says: One hundred million pounds seems like an awful lot for a monoplane Tim.
Luke You will Pay, I've Already got Moller building me a Deathcar!!!Darth Vader, The Deathstar Mk.II - 10th June 2011
Poor ol' Moller and the Skycar M400. This pipe dream has been setting on the ground for more than 20 years now. The only time it has been off the ground was at the end of a crane or in his mind. Anyone who has a clue about objects that fly get a good laugh at this thing. It is a lovely looking gizmo even if it don't fly. One would think he would have managed to get someone to get in and try to get it up in the air after 30 years of yapping about how well it will work. Heh heh.Bump, Area 51 Too - 11th May 2011
Just got back from blowing up the death star in this. (So much better than my rubbish X-wing).Luke Skywalker, - 9th May 2011
Great car, nice speed, but gotta watch it for those pesky 747's.Daniel, London - 7th May 2011
Phew, free delivery. I was starting to change my mind about getting one....Reece, Kent - 19th April 2011
This has been showcased for years.... And yet its still a concept ?? and priced at £324, 000.... Somehow a 4 passenger 'skycar' that travels at 380mph at 20, 000 ft.... Even when/if it becomes a reality who's gonna be able to 'fly' it ???Andy W, Herts - 29th March 2011
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