Alauda Aeronautics is looking for partners and sponsors to try and revolutionize motorsport. The company introduced the Airspeeder MK4, a manned flying car similar to a Formula 1 car. The MK4 is an eVTOL (an electric vehicle capable of landing and taking off vertically like a drone), with a top speed of 360 km/h. The company plans start manned flight testing in the first quarter of 2023.

The Airspeeder MK4 is set to become the world’s fastest flying car, setting the performance standard for Airspeeder manned racing, a new Formula 1-like motorsport the company hopes to introduce in 2024, according to Matt Pearson, CEO of Alauda Aeronautics. ready for manned flying car racing. We build cars, develop sports, protect facilities, attract sponsors and technical partners. The time has come for the world’s most progressive, innovative and ambitious automotive brands, OEMs and motorsport teams. part of a truly revolutionary new motorsport,” commented the CEO.

The Airspeeder MK4 is an evolution of the MK3, which has been piloted remotely and has completed 350 successful flights. The new generation of the car, in addition to being manned, has an estimated autonomy of 300 km and reaches 360 km / h in just 30 seconds. Because it is eVTOL, the flying car is capable of landing and taking off vertically. The MK4 is powered by a 1000 kW generator (equivalent to 1340 horsepower). The technology developed for eVTOL makes it possible to use hydrogen as a fuel, putting the efficiency and sustainability of the project in the first place.

Rocket technology Thunderstrike engine

Alauda Aeronautics Thunderstrike engine includes unique combustion chamber manufactured using 3D printing technologies developed in the space rocket engine industry. The design of the combustion chamber maintains a relatively low temperature of the hydrogen flame, which significantly reduces nitrous oxide emissions. In addition, the Airspeeder MK4 uses an AI-powered flight controller to customize four pairs of 3D-printed articulated rotors. In this way, the flying car can maneuver more accurately and safely.

Formula 1 flying car?

The company claims that the Airpseeder MK4 behaves like a jet plane or a Formula 1 race car. In fact, the company’s intention is to create a sports competition for cars like the Airspeeder MK4.

According to Alauda Aerospace, the goal is to successfully complete manned flights in 2023 and introduce the Airspeeder Racing championship in 2024. It may seem a little premature for a Formula One-style sport with flying cars, but the company guarantees it will happen. attract the best drivers in the world.

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Source: Airspeeder

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