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Flying Saucers Go Into Production Flying Saucers Go Into Production
(from Sky News) A flying saucer that glides three metres off the ground and carries two pepole has gone into commerical production. US company Moller International has begun to manufacture parts for its Jetsons-like personal flying pod, The M200G volantor: yours for under £45,000 The M200G is the size of a small car and is designed to take off and land vertically. Company founder Dr Moller calls the craft "the ultimate off-road vehicle" as it is able to travel over any surface. "It's not a hovercraft, although its operation is just as easy," said the aeronautical engineering boffin. "You can speed over rocks, swampland, fences, or log-infested waterways with ease because you're not limited by the surface."The craft was inspired by The Jetsons. The flying saucer is designed to fly at an altitude of up to three metres, where it benefits from extra lift created by a cushion of air - known as ground effect. This allows the M200G to glide over terrain at 50mph, powered by eight of the company's Rotapower rotary engines. Moller International has not arranged for training or licensing requirements to operate the vehicle. But it is prepared to offer demonstration sessions at its California base once the vehicle is ready for market. The company has said the price for its M200G could start as low as £44,340 depending on the number ordered. | |
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Would it be safe to travel in, if it was a windy day?
What fuel does it use? | |
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http://www.moller.com/videom200x.htm
eh. it looks clumsy and crude. like an imitation of a 'flying saucer'. the video music is funny , like it has mysterious new power.  | |
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Justin1972UK said: Would it be safe to travel in, if it was a windy day?
What fuel does it use? dunno, this is their website http://www.moller.com/ | |
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this thing has evidently been around since the 1960's | |
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horatio said: http://www.moller.com/videom200x.htm
eh. it looks clumsy and crude. like an imitation of a 'flying saucer'. the video music is funny , like it has mysterious new power.
I'm wondering how easy it would be to park..... | |
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jami0mckay said: horatio said: http://www.moller.com/videom200x.htm
eh. it looks clumsy and crude. like an imitation of a 'flying saucer'. the video music is funny , like it has mysterious new power.
I'm wondering how easy it would be to park..... i was sorta wondering that too. like, it looks like it takes longer to get off the ground or land than it would to back a car up and turn it around. A car seems much more efficient. | |
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horatio said: jami0mckay said:
I'm wondering how easy it would be to park..... i was sorta wondering that too. like, it looks like it takes longer to get off the ground or land than it would to back a car up and turn it around. A car seems much more efficient. yep but cars don't have a mysterious new power  | |
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horatio said: http://www.moller.com/videom200x.htm
eh. it looks clumsy and crude. like an imitation of a 'flying saucer'. the video music is funny , like it has mysterious new power.
That's from Ray Lynch's "Celestial Soda pop" Album | |
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