Australia invents the world’s first ‘flying racing car’: 90km ‘screw’ takes only 2.8 seconds, runs across Formula 1 cars, thrust / weight ratio 3 times that of an F-15 fighter

Alauda Aeronautics is an aeronautical company based in Adelaide. In 2021, the company promised the world that it would invent the world’s first flying racing car capable of accelerating on a race track in the air on par with a Formula 1 car. And Aeronautics succeeded, thanks to the Airspeeder MK3 design.

The Airspeeder Mk3 racing car weighs 130kg, the outer shell is made of carbon fiber and has 8 propellers to help limit problems even if the engine fails. The battery can be easily changed, and the power distribution configuration can be adjusted flexibly, depending on the requirements of the race.

According to information provided by Aeronautics, this Mk3 can fly at speeds of 150-250km/h, depending on the terrain. And the car can provide a maximum power of 320kW, equivalent to an Audi SQ7 SUV. In particular, Mk3 is also capable of accelerating from 0-90km/h in just 2.8 seconds.

The Mk3 was designed and built by former engineers who worked for McLaren, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, Boeing and Brabham. The vehicle has a design that combines a helicopter, a Formula 1 car and a fighter aircraft. It also works quite like a multi-rotor helicopter” eVTOL – an electric vehicle that takes off and lands vertically, can travel up to 400km on a single charge.

On June 17, 2021, the company tested its Mk3 flying car over the desert of South Australia and monitored by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This vehicle was controlled remotely via a simulator.

According to the inventors, this flying racing car can reach a height of 500 meters and has a thrust-to-weight ratio of 3.5. This is nearly three times higher than the F-15E Strike Eagle, a fighter still being used by the Americans.

Stephen Sidlo, head of communications for Alauda Aeronautics, told Australian broadcaster ABC: “Once we’ve built and tested all of these flying cars, the company will move on to the next move. live broadcast model of test races. That will help the world see the greatness of what we are doing. We want to be in the Olympics.”

Alauda Aeronautics has the ambition that the 2032 Olympic Games will have a “seat” for flying car racing. The company has very detailed ideas, from how to build the racetrack, the accompanying rules, how to organize the recording and train safety instructions. The company really hopes this sport can appear during the Summer Olympics in Brisbane, Australia in 2032.

John Persico, director of the Australian Sports Technologies Network, said he found hosting new technology events at the Brisbane Olympics could have a number of benefits, such as reducing traffic problems or improving safety. security.

“Flying racing could be one of the most exciting areas at the 2032 Olympics. It will likely create many opportunities for new professions, especially offering the many exciting experiences of industry sports. cutting-edge technology,” Persico said.

The 2032 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be held in Brisbane from July 23 to August 8. There has not been any information or meeting of the Olympic Committee on deciding the sports in the Olympics to take place in the next 9 years. However, similar to flying cars, some sports such as Softball, Netball and Cricket are also ambitious to be held in this Olympics.

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