Airspeeder Mk4, the first single-seater that can fly through the sky at 360 km/h

While the auto industry continues to take steps towards electric mobility, some are going further and trying to imagine a completely different future, with cars that are even capable of taking to the skies. This is the case of the Airspeeder Mk4, a single-seater that can fly at 360 km/h.

The father of this flying car is Matt Pearson and his startup Alauda Aeronautics. This Australian company that has developed a kind of vertical takeoff and landing flying supercar that, instead of rolling, rises a few meters from the ground and flies.

The aircraft is designed for speed and competition. Now, Alauda hopes to get the support of the automotive industry and the world of competition to start the first races with this type of flying car in 2024.

Airspeeder Mk4, the first single-seater that can fly through the sky at 360 km/h

Alauda has presented the MK4 variant of the Airspeeder which, compared to previous versions, has a single-seater cockpit to accommodate a human pilot. The aircraft is equipped with a turbogenerator that can run on green hydrogen and produces 1,340 hp.

The turbogenerator moves propellers located in the corners of the car, whose inclination varies to allow its advance or deceleration. According to the Australian company, the vehicle offers sensations halfway between a Formula 1 car and a combat fighter.

The flying car is capable of flying at 360 km/h, thanks to highly elaborated aerodynamics and its contained weight of only 950 kg. In addition, it is estimated that it has a range of 300 kilometers.

Alauda has confirmed that he will start testing the Airspeeder MK4 during the first quarter of 2023 and, if all goes as planned, we could see it next year.