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The Moller Skycar

Henry Ford “Mark my word: A combination airplane and motorcar is coming. You may smile. But it will come…” . The Moller Skycar. Justin Zheng ITMG 100 09. History of Skycar. 1962, 6:1 scale model of the XM-2 1965, XM-2 was completed Saucer-shaped Powered by two engines Test flight Video.

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The Moller Skycar

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  1. Henry Ford “Mark my word: A combination airplane and motorcar is coming. You may smile. But it will come…” The Moller Skycar Justin Zheng ITMG 100 09

  2. History of Skycar • 1962, 6:1 scale model of the XM-2 • 1965, XM-2 was completed • Saucer-shaped • Powered by two engines • Test flight • Video

  3. History of Skycar • 1968, XM-3 • 1974, XM-4 • Powered by 8 engines • To gain balance • 1989, M200X • 8 low-emission engines • Well balanced • 200 test flights • Video

  4. M400X • Developed in 2007 • Shape like an airplane • VTOL • Dual-engine • Engine failure • Four engine nacelles

  5. M400X Engine Nacelles • Fully enclosed • Airflows • Backward • Downward

  6. M400X Airframe • Ideal airframe requirements • Lightweight • Toughness • M400X • Fiber reinforced plastic • Detailed tests

  7. Advantages of M400X • Cost efficiency performance • Refueling • Size • Time critical performance • Cruise speed and operational ceiling • Low noise level • Less pollutants

  8. M400X Expected Data Table

  9. M400X Tests • Hover test • Hover test foggy • Rotating nacelles • Not perfect yet

  10. References • Bright, James R. Research, Development and Technical Innovation. 1964. “A cure for cancer, a cure for heart disease and a practical VTOL aircraft.” • Ford, Henry. Chairman of Ford Motor Company. 1940. “Mark my word: A combination airplane and motor car is coming. You may smile. But it will come…” • The Moller International. “Skycar.” The Moller International. 15 November, 2008. < http://www.moller.com > • Wikipedia. “Moller Skycar M400.” Wikipedia. 14 November, 2008. 15 November, 2008. < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skycar> • Wikipedia. “Paul Moller.” Wikipedia. 1 May, 2008. 15 November, 2008. < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Moller>

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