Moller Skycar

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:car
gptkbp:category gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:helicopter
concept
personal air vehicle
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cruiseSpeed proposed 350 mph (560 km/h)
gptkbp:demonstrates hover tests only
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Paul_Moller
gptkbp:emptyWeight 1,100 lb (500 kg) (M400)
gptkbp:engineType piston engine
gptkbp:FAAApproval not certified
gptkbp:firstFlight 2001
gptkbp:fuelType gptkb:gasoline
ethanol
gptkbp:hasModel gptkb:M400
gptkb:M150
gptkb:M200
gptkbp:hasWings no
gptkbp:hoverCapability yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Moller Skycar
gptkbp:intendedUse personal air vehicle
gptkbp:length 6.1 m (20 ft) (M400)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Moller_International
gptkbp:marketedAs Skycar M150
Skycar M200
Skycar M400
gptkbp:maximumSpeed proposed 375 mph (604 km/h)
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) (M400)
gptkbp:mediaAppearance featured in Discovery Channel
featured in Popular Science
gptkbp:notableEvent demonstrated tethered hover
never achieved full flight
gptkbp:notableFeature futuristic design
VTOL capability
ducted fan propulsion
gptkbp:numberBuilt several prototypes
gptkbp:numberOfAxles yes
gptkbp:numberOfEngines 8 (M400)
gptkbp:patent gptkb:Paul_Moller
gptkbp:perceivedAs controversial
subject of skepticism
gptkbp:propulsion ducted fan
gptkbp:range proposed 750 miles (1,200 km)
gptkbp:seatingCapacity 4 (M400)
gptkbp:startYear 1960s
gptkbp:status gptkb:prototype
gptkbp:tailLength no
gptkbp:verticalTakeoffAndLanding yes
gptkbp:website https://www.moller.com/
gptkbp:wingspan 2.3 m (7.5 ft) (M400)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wankel_rotary_engine
gptkb:Paul_Moller
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7