Personal UFO, X-Jet A Flying Segway

The X-Jet, developed by Williams International, is a small, light-weight Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) system. It is powered by a modified Williams F107 turbofan aircraft engine. It can be be operated by and carry one person and is controlled by leaning in the direction of desired travel and adjusting the power. It can move in any direction, hover, accelerate rapidly, and rotate. It can fly for up to 45 minutes and travel at speeds up to 60 miles per hour (100 km/h). It was evaluated by the U.S. Army in the 1980s, which deemed it inferior to the abilities helicopters and small unmanned aircraft.

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  • video added July 02, 2009

12 comments // Personal UFO, X-Jet A Flying Segway // Video

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    Well, here's that flying car you've been wanting.

    pjacobs51
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    It looks more like a flying podium than a Segway. Could be useful for politicians who annoy their audience of shoe holding adversaries...

    FreshPlastic
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    That looks really dangerous.

    good_stuff
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    At least the user wouldn't look as stupid as they would on a segway. Wouldn't like to be in it when its runs out of fuel though......

    JClem
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    i know what am asking santa for this year, it looks cool and could be fun

    stevieuk
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    wILLIAMS iNTERNATIONAL..THE General Motors of the 21st century? hmmm

    cyman01
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    approved...Mr.Jetson would agree

    dreamsenvoy
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    i remember seeing a documentary on this years ago when i was a kid. Been looking on the internet for it for ages! It was nicked named the flying garbage can by the pilots who used them

    03ruben
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    This was developed in the 70s. Why the hell don't I have one almost 40 years later?!

    eaglefan33
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    me neither!

    matlaroche
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    Imagine the traffic accidents!!

    jahbini
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    Even Uncle Sam is owned by the world elite and they have no obligation to entertain you and to give you what you want or need. Only Dean Kamen can give you all of those big boy toys and necessities of life..

    Ragan

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