The future begins tomorrow, and that future is what we create. This is true for an individual, a business, and a society. With the continued expansion of modern lifestyles around the globe, we must include a reduction of environmental footprint to maintain or increase the quality of life.
source-image: Samson Sky Switchblade
By increasing the use of point-to-point transportation, we can accomplish an increase in transportation speed, a reduction in required infrastructure, a lessening of time in transit, and a reduction in fuel consumption compared to existing transportation models. Samson Sky is extremely excited to offer the Switchblade – the world’s first flying sports car.
source-image: Samson Sky Switchblade
The Switchblade is a three-wheel, street legal vehicle that you drive from your garage to a nearby local airport. Once there, the wings swing out and the tail extends in under 3 minutes. You then fly your registered aircraft directly to your destination – at up to 200 mph and 13,000 feet.
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The Switchblade turns those grueling 10-hour regional trips into 3-1/2 hours door to door. Save 65% of your travel time so you have more time for the things that matter most to you.The aircraft is made from composites and its fuselage shape was inspired by Ferrari automotive designs. Its 8.2 m span wing has an area of 6.2 m2 and fits slotted flaps.
For ground use the wings fold forward under the aircraft’s belly into a clamshell case that protects them from road debris. There is an impact absorbing steel structural keel. Due to differing angle of incidence requirements and the large rear road wheels, the nose will be raised 4° for take-off, eliminating the need to rotate the vehicle in aircraft mode. Standard engines available will be a 160 hp (119 kW) or 190 hp (142 kW) Motus Motorcycles powerplant and the 170 hp (127 kW) Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engine.
