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Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Automotive1(m): 3:49am On Dec 16, 2017
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Samson Motors has joined the race to have the first flying cars in the skies, with the world's first 200mph (320km/h) flying sports car,dubbed the Switchblade

The Switchblade is a 5.1 metres long three-wheel car with two seats, designed by the Oregon-based Samson Motors.It has an extendable wings and a retractable tail that fold out, taking the car's length to 6.2 metres, meaning it can be used both on the road and in the sky.

On the ground, the Switchblade's top speed is 100mph (160 km/hour), while in the sky it can reach speeds of 200mph (320 km/hour).

Unlike vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles, the Switchblade can't take off from the road, and will need to be flown from regular airports.The Switchblade can cruise at an altitude of 13,000 feet and at a top speed of 200mph.It is also fitted with a safety parachute.

In terms of engine, the Switchblade has a 5-speed transmission for driving,powered by a 190bhp liquid-cooled 1.6-litre V4 engine, which gives the car a range of around 450 miles from the 113-litre(30 gallons) fuel tank.

Three versions of the car exist which includes the Snowbird for colder climates, the Trek, designed for heavy-duty landing, and the Aurora, which combines the Snowbird and Trek.

Prices will start at around £90,000($120,000), but once you've bought the car you can't just jet off.A private pilot's licence is required to fly it, and on the roads a full driving licence is needed.

Samson faces stiff competition from several other firms like Airbus, Urban Aeronautics , Lilium Aviation, AeroMobil, EHang 184, S2, Terrafugia TF-X and Volocopter, who are racing to be the first to have a flying car in the skies.

Source https://autojosh.com/samson-switchbladeworlds-first-2-seater-flying-sports-car-goes-sale-next-year/

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Nobody: 4:06am On Dec 16, 2017
Flying coffin

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Nwodosis(m): 4:59am On Dec 16, 2017
It will be a welcomed development in my country Nigeria to minimize our spiritual flights.

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Fxmanager(m): 5:20am On Dec 16, 2017
Okay.
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by ELKHALIFAISIS(m): 7:05am On Dec 16, 2017
We are coming

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by talk2ekpa(m): 7:06am On Dec 16, 2017
What happens in case of accident?



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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by nittroboy(m): 7:06am On Dec 16, 2017
shocked
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by tstx(m): 7:07am On Dec 16, 2017
Oyibo will not kill me... while Africa is still trying go figure out how to make vehicles move on land oyibi fin carry their innovation go air... Kai, Oyibo will not kill me...


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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by lastempero: 7:07am On Dec 16, 2017
Make Benin witch catch this one for night.

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by fapcrook(m): 7:08am On Dec 16, 2017
So how much wili it cost
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by MRAKBEE(m): 7:08am On Dec 16, 2017
This is lovely
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Smooyis(m): 7:08am On Dec 16, 2017
No more traffic jam grin
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by AishaBuhari: 7:08am On Dec 16, 2017
I Hail Naija and Africa at large for their backwardness.

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by bughead: 7:09am On Dec 16, 2017
Ever since explorer got married to that woman!

He haven't been updating us with latest news around the globe

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Benjaniblinks(m): 7:09am On Dec 16, 2017
Can't Be Used In Nigeria. Never!
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by sleemoon(m): 7:09am On Dec 16, 2017
Which race again? I can't count how many companies have released their flying cars! Xo where's the competition?
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Kezifils(m): 7:09am On Dec 16, 2017
And so it begins...

Total Recall movie world be a reality someday
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by sucess001(m): 7:10am On Dec 16, 2017
What's the use of flying if you need to GI to the airport?
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by zolapower: 7:11am On Dec 16, 2017
lastempero:
Make Benin witch catch this one for night.
na gbosa be that
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by okooloyun1(m): 7:12am On Dec 16, 2017
Lekki to Ikeja in 15 minutes
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Les: 7:12am On Dec 16, 2017
Person no go fall from this thing when in the sky?
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Scatterscatter(m): 7:15am On Dec 16, 2017
In other news...

Nigeria celebrates a 12 year old boy that designed a wooden car that can't move undecided

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by punisha: 7:17am On Dec 16, 2017
cheesy

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by purem(m): 7:17am On Dec 16, 2017
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by adeniyisamuel59(m): 7:19am On Dec 16, 2017
Dino Malaye came to mind with all his penchant for luxury.
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by yesloaded: 7:22am On Dec 16, 2017
Innovation
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by lastempero: 7:22am On Dec 16, 2017
zolapower:
na gbosa be that
I dey tell u.
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Abbeysunday(m): 7:23am On Dec 16, 2017
There will soon be traffic in the sky soon....So wait ohh....What if one of this things breaks down midair So it will just fall on people's head or houses??

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by naijacentric(m): 7:24am On Dec 16, 2017
We are not surprised products of white magic
Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by Amajerry83(m): 7:24am On Dec 16, 2017
This will aid crime a lot. Beside how will dey control traffic in the air when such cars flood the market?
Definitely peoole will abuse it drinking and flying. Just imagine sitting in ur bedroom and cars falling on ur roof.

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Re: Samson Switchblade,World's 1st 2-Seater Flying Sports Car Goes On Sale Next Year by SweetJoystick(m): 7:25am On Dec 16, 2017
Nice

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