The name DeLorean is associated mainly with the wonderful trilogy of science fiction films directed by Robert Zemeckis “Back to the future”. According to the scenario of an eccentric scientist assembled from model car DeLorean DMC-12 time machine and went to her in the past, and then in the future. After visiting the future, by the way, the car got a tank that can turn into fuel of any debris, as well as the ability to fly. Well, it seems that the DeLorean company really wants to create a flying vehicle.
DeLorean Aerospace, founded in 2012 by Paul DeLorean, announced the beginning of work on the design of the aircraft vertical takeoff and landing, code named DR-7. The aircraft is equipped with two large propellers, and integrated system of Autonomous control, to cope with which will even a pilot with minimal skills. The length of the plane is 6 meters, and the wingspan unfolded – 5.6 meters (folded – 2.3 meters). The plane it is possible to Park in a normal garage, designed for a traditional car.
The two propellers not only raise vehicle in the air, but is also able to rotate about its axis, moving it in a given direction. DR-7 will be able to reach a maximum speed up to 386 km/h at a cruising speed of 241 km/h. the Maximum distance of flight from a single battery charge will amount to 193 kilometers. The company management sees in his child a great future in the form of private vehicles and in the field of urban flying taxi. Well, what happens in reality – we’ll see in a few years when DR-7 will go on General sale.
The DeLorean company plans to produce double plane
Sergey Grey