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15 Vehicles That Used Airplane Technology (And Sometimes Took Off Too)

2. Terrafugia Transition

2. Terrafugia Transition
“Basking under the glow of a sunset, the Terrafugia Transition, a trailblazer among modern flying cars, frames itself as the pinnacle of roadable aircraft.” | Image source: google

Bringing the flying car concept into the 21st century, the Terrafugia Transition skillfully merges modern automotive design with sophisticated airplane technology.
This innovative vehicle features foldable wings and rear-mounted propellers, enabling it to swiftly shift from a road-legal automobile into a small aircraft.
Powered by a reliable gasoline engine, the Transition boasts impressive versatility—allowing users to drive comfortably on highways, then take to the sky from a nearby runway, bypassing traffic and obstacles.
With advanced avionics, safety features, and a streamlined design, the Terrafugia Transition represents one of the most ambitious modern attempts to realize the age-old dream of flexible airborne travel.

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