Introducing the Terrafugia Transition Car/Plane. It’s part plane and part car. This baby can fit comfortably into a one-car garage with its retractable wings. I am not sure when something like this can be put into production… people can barely drive next to each other let alone fly.
I cannot wait to see cops in the air too! If you have $10k U.S., you can reserve one today.
They have a website and Facebook page. Take a look or flight!
Just the facts….
The Transition®
Every pilot faces uncertain weather, rising costs, and ground transportation hassles on each end of the flight. The Transition® combines the unique convenience of being able to fold its wings with the ability to drive on any surface road in a modern personal airplane platform. Stowing the wings for road use and deploying them for flight at the airport is activated from inside the cockpit. This unique functionality addresses head-on the issues faced by today’s Private and Sport Pilots.
Terrafugia’s award-winning MIT-trained engineers have been advancing the state-of-the-art in personal aircraft since 2006. Now you can streamline your flying experience with the revolutionary integration of personal land and air travel made possible by the Transition® Roadable Aircraft.
Performance
| Cruise: 100 kts (115 mph) Rotate: 70 kts (80 mph) Stall: 45 kts (51 mph) Range: 400nm (460 mi) Takeoff over 50′ obstacle: 1700′ |
Fuel burn: 5 gph Fuel tank: 20 gallons Useful Load: 430 lbs On road: 30 mpg, highway speeds Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) |
Convenience
Front wheel drive on the ground
Automotive-style entry and exit
Two place, side by side
Automated electromechanical folding wing
No trailer or hangar needed
Cargo area holds skis, fishing poles or golf clubs
Safety
Drive in case of inclement weather
Proven 100 hp Rotax 912S engine
Full vehicle parachute available
Modern glass avionics
Automotive crash safety features
Dimensions
| Folded: 6’ 9” tall 80” wide 18’ 9” long |
Airplane: 6’ 3” tall 19’ 2” long Wingspan: 27’ 6” |
Cockpit: 51” at the shoulder |
Training
Become a Sport Pilot in as little as 20 hours of flight time in a Transition®-specific course. For existing pilots, get comfortable quickly with the familiarization training included with every Transition® delivery.
Order Today
Place your fully refundable $10,000 airframe reservation deposit here. Anticipated purchase price: $194,000.
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