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Dutch aircraft manufacturer Pal-V has launched a flying car that can convert from drive to flight mode in under 10 minutes.
Billed as the "world's first flying car production model", the Pal-V Liberty debuted at the Geneva Motor Show last week.
Pal-V describes it as "a car that flies" and "a plane that drives." It is certified to fly under the US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency, and also meets standard road-safety requirements.
The hybrid vehicle has a 200-horsepower engine that can reach driving speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour (around 100 miles per hour) in nine seconds, and a maximum flying speed of 180 kilometres per hour (approximately 112 miles per hour).
It accommodates a driver and one passenger, and drivers will need a licence to both fly and drive the roadable aircraft.
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