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14 MAR 06: Wacky Plans for Wacky Planes

The boom in aviation continues with three ambitious – wacky! – projects announced by American companies. First is a high-speed amphibious aircraft that can cruise at bizjet speed. Harbor Aviation says it has developed technology to allow aircraft to efficiently takeoff and land from water and conventional runways and airstrips.

Next is the Aeroscraft, a huge airship more than 600 feet long, now under development at Aeros, a Californian company.


New Hull/ Fuselage design for
amphibious turboprop


600ft long Aeroscraft airship
backed by military


The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded the project $3 million last year. Finally, three graduates of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been awarded $30,000 towards developing a ‘flying SUV’ (Sport Utility Vehicle).
The Skycar two-seater has an aircraft-like fuselage and fold-out wings, and a 100hp engine driving a tailmounted pusher prop.

W: www.harboraviation.com
www.aerosml.com
www.terrafugia.com

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