Terrafugia TF-X - hybrid-electric stop/fold tiltprop VTOL flying car
Terrafugia animation of its TF-X concept for a four-seat, hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) flying car, now in feasibility study. The wing would unfold, 600hp electric motors and battery packs on each wingtip powering the propellers. The prop blades would unfold and nacelles tilt upwards for vertical take-off. The nacelles would then tilt down for forward flight and a 300hp engine driving a ducted prop at the rear would take over propulsion and recharge the batteries. The prop blades would fold back, allowing the vehicle to reach 200mph and fly for 500 miles. Vanes in the prop duct would provide flight control. For landing the electric motors would restart, the props unfold and nacelles tilt upwards, Vertical take-off and landing would be automated to simpify flying.
