A BRAND new aircraft has taken to the skies, but it doesn’t look like the rest.
It’s not a plane, and it’s certainly not a bird or a man with a cape – instead, its a first of its kind aircraft that resembles a flying saucer.
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But rather than being the brainchild of Martians, this aircraft has been engineered by Chinese scientists.
The world’s first UFO-type manned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft took flight on June 3rd from Shenzhen, China.
The aircraft, built by Shenzhen UFO Science and Technology Co., has been in development for the past three years, according to local outlet Shenzhen Pages.
It features a six-hole ducted fan structure with 12 propeller blades to help it reach an altitude of up to 200metres, top speed of 50kilometres (31mph) an hour and a flight time of 15minutes.
It can even land on water, albeit fairly slowly.
The amphibious aircraft can also be flown by a pilot or autonomously – aka hands free.
It takes off and lands vertically, just like what humans believe UFOs to do.
However, it won’t be replacing private jets or taxis just yet.
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“At present, this product is mainly used for sightseeing tourism and advertising performances and has obtained global invention patents,” Shenzhen Pages said in its report.
So, for now, it’s out of reach for those wanting to travel in style.
However, Miami-based aerospace firm Doroni Aerospace revealed in March that its flying car will finally grace the skies in just two years.
But it could cost you up to $350,000 for the luxury, according to the Daily Mail.
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