ASKA - FULLY FUNCTIONAL FLYING CAR

Real Flying and Driving Car





                                                            Source:  ASKA

The Future of Travel

Mountain View, CA based ASKA has unveiled a fully functional flying car, A5, for personal driving and flying travel.  Here are the pertinent facts:

  • ASKA says the A5 is the world's 1st flying and driving car that will redefine the next 100 years of travel
  • A5 is a real flying and driving car that has a hybrid power system
  • Dual energy system includes proprietary electric power system with lithium ion battery packs and gas engine range extender
  • To drive, 4 wheels emerge from the fuselage for all-wheel driving
  • To fly, vehicle's large wings with 6 rotors unfold to take off and land vertically (VTOL) or for a slow runway takeoff and landing (STOL)
  • Flying top speed is 150 mph
  • Flying range is 250 miles on a charge
  • 4-seater that is the size of an SUV
  • Fits into a car parking spot, can be charged at home or at a charging station
  • ASKA expects to deploy on-demand ride service with fleets of A5's in major cities in 2026
  • Significant business opportunities for A5 in personal travel, emergency, military and flying taxi services
  • A5 is currently undergoing extensive flight tests
  • ASKA is taking pre-orders for A5

For more news stories like this, Flight Path to the Future



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