Pentagon Clears Flying-Car Project For Takeoff 90
unassimilatible writes "DARPA has announced a 'Personal Air Vehicle Technology' project. It will 'ultimately lead to a working prototype of a military-suitable flying car — a two- or four-passenger vehicle that can "drive on roads" one minute and take off like a helicopter the next. The hybrid machine would be perfect for "urban scouting," casualty evacuation and commando-delivery missions, the agency believes.' Wired has the summary of the project."
Maybe they'll take inspiration from Terrafugia's "drivable airplane."
How far does it have to fly? (Score:1, Funny)
With enough explosives altitude won't be a problem but distance and landing may be an issue.
its almost 2009 (Score:3, Funny)
Where is my flying.. errr. ummm..
Oooo shiny object to the left.
Re: How far does it have to fly? (Score:3, Funny)
With enough explosives altitude won't be a problem but distance and landing may be an issue.
George: If we do happen to step on a mine, Sir, what do we do?
Edmund: Normal procedure, Lieutenant, is to jump 200 feet in the air and scatter oneself over a wide area.
Re:Will 80 mph do? (Score:4, Funny)
Oh, but I still want one.