For those who spent their childhood wishing for a Star Wars land speeder, start saving up. With less than two years from the projected 2017 release date for the Aerofex hoverbike, the chance to tear across vast, open landscapes mere feet above the ground is closer than ever.
Despite is sci-fi looks, the Aero-X isn’t held aloft by antigravity technology. The vehicle’s downward thrust is generated by a normally-aspirated rotary engine which turns two fixed-pitch, carbon fiber ducted fans. The primary frame and structural components of the craft are made of lightweight carbon fiber.
The Aero-X carries two people up to 12 feet above the ground at a top speed of 45 mph. At 14.8 feet long and 6.8 feet wide, it can easily be transported via trailer to the desired environment for hovercraft flight. Aerofex also offers optional whole-vehicle airbags as well as flotation pontoons for water landings.
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