Airspeeder MK4 Is The First Crewed Flying Race Car, Wants To Become The F1 Of The Skies | Carscoops carscoops
While drone racing is already a thing, the Airspeeder MK4 is dubbed as the world’s first crewed flying racing car and an evolution of the remotely controlled MK3. According to the company, it will be the fastest electric eVTOL aircraft thanks to a top speed of 360 km/h . That speed can be achieved in only 30 seconds from a standing start, hinting at some impressive acceleration figures.
The Airspeeder MK4 – was previewed in a series of renderings, but Alauda Aeronautics completed a lot of testing onin the past so hopefully, they will deliver. The public debut of the Airspeeder MK4 is set for March 7 at the Southstart innovation festival in the UK. The first tests of the chassis and powertrain and the first crewed flights will take place in the first quarter of 2023. The goal is for a championship to take place in 2024.
Matt Pearson, CEO of Alauda Aeronautics said: “We, and the world, are ready for crewed flying car racing. We have built the vehicles, developed the sport, secured the venues, attracted the sponsors and technical partners. Now is the time for the world’s most progressive, innovative and ambitious automotive brands, OEM manufacturers and motorsport teams to be part of a truly revolutionary new motorsport.
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