20 SMALLEST MINI AIRCRAFT YOU NEVER KNEW EXIST! #aircraft, #tech, #futuristicvehicles
we'll fly [Music] 45 here's a look at the smallest twin engine man aircraft on the planet the colang cre This Charming vehicle was designed back in the 1970s by a Frenchman named Michael col ban as an aona IC engineer working for the globally renowned aerosal company colon bans started building the prototype in 1972 And by 1973 the colum bang cre cre took its first flight the aircraft proved to be a success and has undergone several modifications since then the model you see here is equipped with a pair of 15 horsepower engines which power it to a cruising speed of 190 kmph remarkably when empty this aircraft weighs only 72 kg in the early 1970s a unique kit called bd5 often dubbed the Lego for adults entered the US market while children enjoyed their kidy sets adults could build a full-size airplane despite numerous challenges including an assembly time of around 3500 hours sales surpassed 5,000 units perhaps the most unexpected twist in this story involved James Bond for the film octopusy agent007 required a compact jet aircraft and the bd5j modification with the appropriate engine was a perfect fit remarkably this model held the record for the world's smallest jet aircraft for a quarter of a century with a length of approximately 4 M it could achieve speeds up to 480 kmph moreover the lightest empty model impressed everyone with its weight of just 162.5 [Music] kg star bumblebee was designed with one goal in mind to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the smallest airplane to ever fly the star bumblebee 2 achieved just that in 1988 clocking an impressive top speed of 305 [Music] kmph Aviation enthusiasts might be amazed to learn that this speed was reached with a mere 1.68 M wingspan and 85 horsepower and where does the name come from it's a reference to an old Legend which states that according to standard aerodynamics bumblebees do not have enough Wing area to fly sadly after setting the record the star bumblebe 2 was severely damaged however the star bumblebe 1 is still in great condition and can be found at the Puma air and space museum in the United States take [Music] the first batch of Air1 is already sold out and pre-registration for the second batch has closed your best bet now is to email the manufacturers and join the weit list while looking through the specs of this popular flying vehicle created by the Israeli Team Air vev limited technically speaking it's an electric aircraft with vertical takeoff and Landing capabilities as well as folding Wings quite impressive [Music] on a full battery it can fly for 60 minutes that's not too shabby considering it cruises at 160 kmph and seats too but what about the cost some reviews mention a price tag of [Music] $150,000 next up we have the nissus gyop plane from Slovakia here its official website promises unlimited Adventures a range of 500 km and speeds of up to 195 kmph it comes in three versions Comfort Sport and platinum the Platinum version is the most impressive featuring a 160 horsepower engine a leather and Alcantara interior Heating and other luxuries while the price is only available upon requests you'll need at least $166,000 in your bank account to showcase the n's capabilities the manufacturers even organized a Chase against a [Music] Lamborghini the Cirrus Vision jet marks a new chapter in the evolution of business Jets it offers all the Comforts customers expect but in a more compact size at just 9.4 M long this aircraft can carry seven passengers up to 2,361 km quickly and in style both the interior and exterior can be customized to your [Music] liking while you're choosing the the color scheme Pilots can undergo training that includes simulator sessions Plus in case of an emergency any passenger can land the aircraft with just the touch of a [Music] button the arch opter X is so impressive that it can take off in low wind conditions With a Little Help from the Pilot's feet this remarkable vehicle was built in Switzerland and is now considered one of the the lightest H gliders in the world it weighs just 54 kg its development started in 1998 at the zerich University of applied sciences initially a research project the glider eventually became a commercial success and is traveled the globe from Australia to Canada today it's available in three versions including one with electric motors it can reach speeds of up to 130 kmph and has a range of 500 km in good weather the top price is around [Music] $128,000 everyone can experience the joy of flying says Russian company Micron and they're making it a reality with their Ultra compact helicopters their Micron 115 weighs under 115 kg it can reach speeds of up to 101 kmph and has a range of 100 [Music] [Applause] km it's a fully fledged aircraft and the best part is that the owners won't need a pilot's license State registration or an airworthiness certificate the Micron 1115 isn't on the market just yet but you can join the weight list alternatively you can purchase their other model the Micron 3 and put it together your self the US company pivotal has an intriguing vehicle on offer known as Helix this is a mass produced electric aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and Landing currently it's designed as a single seater but pivotal is already exploring more spacious models the Helix is an ultra light aircraft which means no pilot are ific is needed its controls are extremely simple so much so that a couple of weeks of training should be enough to master the two joysticks so what about its capabilities the range is 32 km and it cruises at a speed of 101 kmph however potential buyers should pay close attention to the outside temperature as the Helix operates within a range of -1 to 33° C notably the development of of the Helix was supported by Larry pige co-founder of Google who is known for his interest in billion dooll technology opportunities when it comes to pricing the Helix starts at $190,000 but be prepared to wait until spring 2025 for [Music] delivery in the Czech Republic they're quite Savvy about compact aircraft take the space k sd1 mini sport for instance at first this aircraft was offered in three variations just the blueprints a kit for assembly or a fully built and ready to fly version let's take a look at how the sd1 model looks now technically speaking it's a low-wing aircraft with a [Music] teail it's made with a good amount of wood and carbon fiber components keeping the maximum takeoff weight down to just 240 kg the aircraft cruises at a speed of 160 kmph and has a range of up to 900 km to discover the price you'll need to submit a form on their website so what do you think it might cost in 1999 the Japanese company gen Corporation introduced the Gen H4 a light coaxial helicopter designed for civilian use and easy to assemble at home in just 30 to 40 hours thanks to its design the helicopter can lift only 86 kg but it reaches an altitude of up to 3 km with a top speed of 88 [Applause] kmph powering this impressive little helicopter of four 10 horsepower motors ensuring that even if one motor fails the other three will keep you safely in the [Music] air if you've ever dreamed of owning a personal jet now is the time says us-based Sonic aircraft to attract new customers this company specializes in selling aircraft assembly kits their standard model the subsonic kit comes with a hefty price tag of about $137,000 but for that price you get some impressive [Music] performance the plane cruises at 386 kmph and has a range of 660 km plus it can handle aab Basics with g-loads ranging from -3 to + 6 ever thought about ping the power of an airplane into a backpack that's exactly what the creators of copter Pack set out to do the propellers didn't quite fit inside but they found a solution by placing them on the [Music] outside it's worth mentioning that this technological Marvel is still in development and it's unclear if the Australian Engineers plan to stop anytime soon details about the copter pack are scarce but we do know that it can be flown in either manual or autopilot mode the blades span 90 cm in diameter and are driven by two rotor Motors powered by a pair of batteries the frame is crafted from carbon fiber and joysticks are used for [Music] control among his many masterpieces ha Miyazaki brought us naaka of the Valley of the wind this post-apocalyptic tale captivates not just with its story but also with its intricately detailed Vehicles the protagonist uses an unusual airplane glider hybrid called the Mover which now has become a reality thanks to a team from Japan one of their models the m2j is on on display and features aerons landing gear and a turbojet engine producing 80 kg force of thrust the pilot is positioned much like an hand glider suspended in the air and it can cruise at about 80 kmph it looks thrilling if not a bit [Music] dangerous perhaps that's why the company chose not to release the plans publicly and the assembled m2j was sent to an Arts Center in [Music] Japan let's take a moment to explore the advancements in aviation happening in Poland the j6 fragata motor glider designed by yaroslav yanowski is certainly turning some heads yanovski who began his career as a model maker has seen his designs used to construct aircraft All Around the World in fact his work caught the attention of BAE Systems one of the world's leading defense manufacturers when they saw the j6 glider as an airshare so let's delve into what makes the j6 so special this motor glider is renowned for its high aerodynamic quality thanks in part to the retractable interceptors on its wings the j6 boasts a top speed of 237 kmph and a cruising speed of 185 kmph its range is is equally impressive reaching up to 1,600 km it's no wonder that BAE Systems ended up purchasing 50 drones based on the j6 [Music] design Dyke Delta is another American DIY project that really stands out with its unique design it's a monoplane featuring a forward swept Wing that looks like a rhombus plus it doesn't have a horizontal stabiliz I ER the Dyke Delta jd2 has room for a pilot and three passengers powered by a 180 horsepower engine the jd2 can maintain a cruising speed of 273 kmph and has a range of 1,400 km however as of 2021 there were only 50 examples of the jd2 with fewer than half actually ready to fly despite this the the aircraft has been involved in Flight tests funded by [Music] [Music] NASA remember the story about Helix and Larry Page well the Google co-founder backed another Innovative idea offering not just valuable advice but also funding it's no surprise that even the initial prototype showed impressive [Music] results meet the flyer an electric aircraft from the American company Kittyhawk like many of its competitors it can take off and land vertically the controls are incredibly simple in tests people with just a couple of hour of training were able to Pilot it Kitty Hawk's vision is to make flying a part of everyday life to achieve this the flyer offers 20 minutes of flight time on a single charge and a cruising speed of about 30 [Music] kmph we're back in the United States and once again we have an airplane that you can assemble with your own hands the baker Supercat is an ultra light aircraft featuring detachable Wings when empty it weighs a mere 147 kg and can achieve a cruising speed of 121 kmph thanks to its 50 horsepower engine in terms of range the pilot is limited to trips of up to 225 km despite its relatively modest characteristics the baker superat managed to win the grand champion Light plane award the EAA Air Venture air show this means it successfully caught the attention of experts and the public alike already leaving it its Mark in aviation history austo Alero siur is a legend at least in its home country of Argentina this remarkable designer is known for creating the CH series of helicopters the ch1 was the first helicopter ever developed in South America and that was just the start sar's designs kept improving let's take a closer look at the ch7 Charlie 2 it has a cruising speed of 100 67 kmph and can climb to an altitude of 4,785 M at a rate of 35 m per minute plus it has enough fuel for 3 hours of flight time it's a versatile machine suited for many [Music] tasks the creator of the p dulka airplane began working on this idea while still in high school it took 5 Years From the initial concept to the first flight remarkably the Russian inventor not only Built the aircraft on his own but was also planning on selling one each year when looking at the plane's technical specs the first thing that stands out is its weight about 70 kg when empty this gives you an idea of its size it's 4.2 M long with a wingspan of 6.3 M if you're
interested in learning more you can visit the Forum of the experimental Aviation Association where discussions about it have been ongoing for over 7 years [Music]
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