The Pegasus Electric flying car its a fully-enclosed flying car, a mix between a helicopter and a go-kart.
Just like some other flying cars, the Pegasus E also uses a hybrid drive system for a better range. The Melbourne-based company Pegasus is now proceeding with the Commercialization of this model in Australia.
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The hybrid system uses a lightweight two-stroke combustion engine that produces around 160 horsepower. The Pegasus E flying car boasts a sleek and functional design that caters to both aesthetic appeal and aerodynamic efficiency.
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Unlike other vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles currently being developed on the world by tech companies, the Pegasus E is being marketed as the world’s only true VTOL-capable drivable flying car that can also be parked in any car park or garage.
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The Pegasus weight is 265kg, it doesn’t count as an ultralight VTOL. With a full 60-liter tank, the Pegasus E flying car can fly for up to 3 hours. It has a range of 420km , which is a lot more than what other fully-electric eVTOL’s on the market. With an estimated maximum flying altitude of around 1800 meters or 5900 feet, Pegasus can carry a payload of up to 101 kilograms.
The brand new Pegasus flying car demonstrating manoeuvrability and controls in low level confined area.
Despite its small wheels, the flying car can go 120 km/h, and it could go faster but it has an electronic limiter to prevent that. The vehicle employs aircraft-grade 6061 and 7075 T6 aluminum, certified 4130 Chromoly steel tubes, and advanced prepreg carbon fiber.
