TF-X - electric car, powered by a tiltrotor Terrafugia Bashny.Net

Not long ago, the US Department of Civil Aviation for a new model of the aircraft TF-X from the Terrafugia company went to the serious concessions. The fact is that developed by the electric-tiltrotor some specifications do not meet the required standards, which are applicable to sports class aircraft. According to the information resource of Aviation Week, created by the model proved to be more massive and faster than similar analogs of sports type.




According to the requirements existing in the United States, the certificate may be obtained only up to the model 598, and having 7 kg stall speed to 83 km / h. However, TF-X these figures are respectively 816, 99 and 5 kg, 6 km / hour. Stalling - this is an extremely serious characteristic defining a sharp decline in the lift of the aircraft at a rate of fall

. According to initial plans Terrafugia, the company intended to create a flying electric car, according to the standards imposed on the aircraft type sports. However, these plans came into conflict with American standards imposed on the movement of vehicles.



The total mass of prototype electric version increased by equipping a variety of security systems, have added "extra" 23, 6 kilograms. However, a significant increase in weight (120, 1 kg) was due to the presence of the automotive suspension, steering systems and transmissions. With these standard pilot systems will be capable to manage the TF-X, and in the flight mode. Due to the presence of a parachute, konvertoplanov not afraid of accidents, because the device will be able to land safely. However, it is also an additional 16, 3 kg.

At the end of 2015 the company Terrafugia received "good" from the Federal Aviation Administration in the flight tests. They will take part konvertoplanov 3 new models, significantly reduced size (1:10). Thus checked aerodynamic possibilities for future aircraft, rotor tilt, folding propellers.

The final version of TF-X is calculated for 4 people. On the ground - it is a normal electric car, in the sky - sport aircraft with avtopilotiruemym control. The wings are collapsible type, which will house the batteries and gear reducers minigondolami to control turning processes. Take off and land is electric vertical way.

Cruising speed TF-X - 324 km / hour, and power reserve - 787 km.