From Zero to 140 MPH in Six Seconds: The Fusion JC7 Flying Supercar With A Jet-Engine

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A former US Navy pilot and commercial airline pilot, Greg Brown, has designed a flying supercar named the Fusion JC7 jet-engine concept car.

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The design has been in development for nearly 20 years and boasts hideaway wings that fold in when parked to reduce its length.

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The flying car is fully electric when on the ground, with twin Tesla motors and a range of 150 miles.

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With its wings fully extended and functional, the car can produce 2,000 pounds of thrust and reach a cruise speed of 520 mph.

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The design is presently going through Computational Fluid Dynamics testing to find pitching moments and drag coefficient.

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Brown claims the prototype will cost about $20 million to develop, with the jetcar priced at about $2.5 million once it goes into production.

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The car is intended to add improved efficiency to private flying, enabling owners to avoid traffic and time delays at airports.

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Its landing technology and suspension system make it viable at a range of airports, and the car can stop in just 2,500 feet.

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Brown has presented the project to Stanford PhDs at their aerospace program, and they reportedly liked it.

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From Zero to 140 MPH in Six Seconds: The Fusion JC7 Flying Supercar With A Jet-Engine