Jetoptera is working on a flying taxi of the future, which has been christened J-2000. Thus, this VTOL will be able to take off and land vertically without requiring conventional propellers. Rather, the J-2000 features an FPS that manages the correct movement of air in a controlled manner to achieve the required thrust for flying.
The J-2000 features a design for four total engines, two smaller ones attached at the front of the aircraft and two larger ones in the back. Curiously, the small engines are fitted to withdraw inside the fuselage after takeoff to minimize air resistance and enhance the general aircraft performance.
With a weight of 2,000 pounds, this aircraft has an impressive operational range of 321 kilometers, hence suitable for various urban transportation needs. The engines used in the J-2000 are designed to be 30% lighter than conventional engines, helping bring the fuel consumption down by about 50%. This forms a very critical aspect necessary for the performance and operational cost of the aircraft.
The J-2000 propulsion system uses a compressor fed by conventional fuel for operation; hence, it falls into an energy framework that is quite familiar. Yet to be established concerning this model flying taxi much more is to be done in the way of assessment and tests before its commercial viability can be ascertained in the market.
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