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A 4x4 that Transforms into a Helicopter Under 60 Seconds!

Posted July 19, 2010 8:16 AM

From Newlaunches.com:

There are those ideas by the military that make us all sweaty and nervous and those that totally floor us by their brilliance! This insanely awesome 4x4 is something along the lines of the latter. A Texas based company called AVX Aircraft have pioneered these cool vehicles that can change into a helicopter in lesser time than it takes to fry an egg. What's more is that it can travel 250 miles by land and air on a single tank of fuel. The rotor blades fold so as not to obstruct other vehicles as it hits the off-roads.

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Re: A 4x4 that Transforms into a Helicopter Under 60 Seconds!

07/20/2010 11:18 AM

uh-huh

neat Photoshop creations (2 pics)

I'll believe that it has come to fruition (not just an artists rendering) when I see the next James Bond commandeer one

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07/20/2010 3:01 PM

"I'll believe that it............"

What's so unbelievable?

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07/21/2010 9:01 AM

Certainly not the concept, flying cars have been around since the 40's. What the Guest is pointing out is the way they present this particular vehicle: using photoshop crafted images; take a look at the fake dustclouds besides the wheels and the optical perspective erros that make you wander what side the sun is shining on?.

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07/21/2010 5:46 PM

Thanks for the clarification. I'm not well acquainted with "Photo shop". So, I'll stay with your expert views.

I wonder how to prevent such fictitious postings! A waste of precious time!!

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