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Car That Flies Is Finally Here. Flying Car (AirCar) Completes First-Ever Test Flight Between Two Cities (pics & video)

Yes, Klein Vision's 'AirCar' Is An Actual Car That Takes Off From The Road  And Flies | Carscoops

Movie predictions and futuristic designs seems to be gradually becoming a reality as a newly designed flying car has completed its first test flight between two cities in Slovakia, spending 35 minutes airborne.

The AirCar produced by Klein Vision, flew between Nitra and the capital Bratislava on Monday, according to a press release published Wednesday.

The Prototype 1 AirCar is powered by a 160 horsepower BMW engine, and comes equipped with a fixed propeller. It transforms from aircraft to road vehicle in less than three minutes.

klein vision releases video of the maiden flight of its transforming AirCar

It has now completed more than 40 hours of test flights, according to Klein Vision, including flying at 8,200 feet and reaching a maximum cruising speed of 190 kilometers per hour (118 miles per hour).

After landing in Bratislava on Monday, the aircraft transformed into a car, and was driven into the city center by Klein Vision CEO Stefan Klein and company co-founder Anton Zajac.

Klein Vision's AirCar Prototype, an Actual Flying Car, Takes Maiden Flight  - autoevolution

The company is working on a model called AirCar Prototype 2, which will boast a 300 horsepower engine.

It is expected to be able to cruise at 300 kilometers per hour (186 miles per hour) and have a range of 1,000 kilometers (621 miles).

Klein Vision plans to develop three- and four-seater models of the AirCar, as well as twin-engine and amphibious versions, according to its website.

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