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

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

3 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 Developed in 2007 Shape like an airplane VTOL Dual-engine Engine failure Four engine nacelles

5 Fully enclosed Airflows Backward Downward

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

7 Cost efficiency performance Refueling Size Time critical performance Cruise speed and operational ceiling Low noise level Less pollutants

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9 Hover test Hover test foggy Rotating nacelles Not perfect yet

10 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. Wikipedia. “Moller Skycar M400.” Wikipedia. 14 November, 2008. 15 November, 2008. Wikipedia. “Paul Moller.” Wikipedia. 1 May, 2008. 15 November, 2008.


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