Having fallen short of performance goals with the existing airframe and power system, Samson Sky has redesigned the Switchblade flying car to include a sleeker profile. The redesign reveals fully concealed, tamper-proof propulsion components and flying surfaces in automotive mode. Plus, the propulsion system is now hybrid-electric with two boom-mounted propeller pods.
AirVenture Video: Switchblade Latest Version
Key Takeaways:
- The Samson Sky Switchblade flying car was redesigned due to its original airframe and power system failing to meet performance goals.
- The new design features a sleeker profile with fully concealed, tamper-proof propulsion components and flying surfaces in automotive mode.
- The propulsion system has been updated to a hybrid-electric configuration, now incorporating two boom-mounted propeller pods.
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