Incredible air bike accelerates from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3 seconds
- It has a top speed of 142 mph
- The air bike can seat two people in total
- It is powered by four individually tilting fan propulsions
Published on Jun 01, 2024 at 9:33 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jun 01, 2024 at 9:33 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Daksh Chaudhary
Czech company UDX is developing a flying air bike called Airwolf.
The company is currently testing a scaled prototype of the tandem two-seat eVTOL.
The air bike has four individually tilting fan propulsions.
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“Our mission is to make flight accessible to everybody,” says UDX CEO and cofounder Jiri Madeja.
Imagine leaving for work and ditching your car for the UDX Airwolf air bike to ignore all traffic.
Soon you will be flying at 142 mph (230 km/h).
This is the second company trying to make an air bike a reality.
Mayman Aerospace is a California-based company, that was working on the Razor Flying Motorbike.
But they have recently put a pause on the program to concentrate on large, fast military drones.
On the other hand, UDX has been testing its air bike prototypes in a relevant environment.
However, just like many other eVTOLs, the Airwolf has years of development ahead, before it can be released to the public.
The company is also working towards a full-scale working prototype.
According to the CEO, interested customers can sign up for a test flight, but no dates have been announced yet.
Weighing a hefty 639 lb (230 kg), the Airwolf air bike can go 0 to 60mph (96 km/h) in three seconds with a 142 mph (229 km/h) top speed.
It also has enough wing surface for efficient cruise flight and agile movement from a hover.
However, all that speed and weight comes at the cost of a meager 25-minute flight time and 41-mile (66-km) range.
The air bike comes with a price tag of $375,000. So only people with deep pockets can afford such a vehicle.
And to fly the UDX Airwolf in the US, you’ll need to have a sports pilot license.
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Nalin Rawat
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
