Does the idea of a hoverbike sound exciting? Then you will definitely want to have a look at this. Australian Chris Malloy is currently testing out a prototype he constructed using motorbike and other types of parts.
The hoverbike is mostly comprised of a pair of massive propellers powered by an 1,170-cc engine good for a total of 107 horsepower. Estimated specs for the hoverbike at the moment are:
It can fly at 173 mph at an altitude of 10,000 feet
Can carry enough fuel to give it a range of 92 miles at a cruising speed of 92 mph
Note: These specs are based on the 231-pound device’s thrust-to-weight ratio.
Photos courtesy of Malloy Hoverbike Website.
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Does the idea of a hoverbike sound exciting? Then you will definitely want to have a look at this. Australian Chris Malloy is currently testing out a prototype he constructed using motorbike and other types of parts.