Skycar 400

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Category: SKYCAR
Published on Thursday, 23 August 2012 16:21
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Skycar 400
Passengers 2+2
Vertical takeoff and landing Yes
Emergency parachutes Yes
Fuel type Ethanol
Noise level at 500 ft (Goal) 65 dba
Dimensions (L x X x H) 21.5’ x 8.5’ x 7.5’ 6.5 x 2.6 x 2.3 m
Operational ceiling 36,000 ft 10973 m
Takeoff and landing area 35 ft dia 10.7 m
Max speed @ S.L. 331 mph 533 km/h
Cruise / Max. speed @ 20,000' 308 mph 496 km/h
Rate of climb @ S.L. 4,800 fpm 1,463 M/min
Endurance 5.9 hours 5.9 hours
Disc loading 140 lb/ft2 684 kg/m2
Range @ 131 mph (21.3 mpg) 805 miles 1,213 kilometers
Net payload 720 lbs 327 kg
Gross weight 2,400 lbs 1088 kg
Continuous Engine Power (Total) 720 hp 537 kW
Maximum L/D 12.5 12.5

 

Skycar 400 Brochure

Skycar 400 Specifications

 

Skycar 400

Skycar 400
Based on the M400X prototype the Skycar 400 is a powered-lift VTOL aircraft with a projected top speed of over 350 mph and a range of ~800 miles.

Skycar M400X Prototype

The Skycar 400 will use the technology developed for the M400X prototype, shown in a brief demonstration flight above.