VV-Plane concept designed to do some heavy lifting and revolutionize cargo transport

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As a proposed alternative to heavy vehicle road transport, UK-based 4x4 Aviation has conceived a hybrid VTOL cargo plane fitted with electric, tiltable, ducted fans that it claims will be able to carry truck-sized loads at nearly 200 mph (320 km/h). Dubbed the VV (Versatile Vehicle)-Plane, the aircraft is aimed at reducing the transport costs in developed countries by claiming a better cost-weight ratio than current motor vehicle transport while also helping in developing nations where impassable or non-existent roads hamper the movement of large loads over land... Continue Reading VV-Plane concept designed to do some heavy lifting and revolutionize cargo transport

Section: Aircraft

Tags: Aircraft, Aviation, Cargo, Electric, Hybrid, Tiltrotor, Transport, VTOL

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