Russian aircraft designer and inventor, Alexander Begak, created a unique aircraft which has appropriately been named as Evolution. The aircraft is capable of traveling on land, water and air! It seems like a wonder vehicle that not only transports you anywhere and everywhere, but also looks so compact and cool that it is probably the way to go ahead in terms of even public transport. It is ironic that only today morning we took a look at the Bike from the Flintstones and now we take a look at the vehicle out of The Jetsons.
Evolution can fly at the height of 4,000 meters above the ground and cover the distance of up to 400 kilometers without additional refueling. Its 30 horse-power motor allows one to attain the speed of 160 km/h in the air and 80 km/h on land. An on-board computer controls pilot’s actions and aids in the entire process providing the vital stats throughout the journey in this magical vehicle. It is made of ultra-light coal-plastic and kevlar fibers. The total weight of the aircraft makes up a mere 60 kilos giving it great maneuverability when in flight and also makes sure that one does not need great power for the lift of the Evolution.
Even the safety features on this wonder vehicle are pretty cool. Evolution can quickly find a way out of a critical situation. In case of emergency in the air, the parachute system of the aircraft softens the gliding to the ground. When traveling on the water surface, the pilot can use the inflatable emergency device that will not let Evolution drown. I suppose it also has a safety air bag in case you crash on the land. Alexander Begak was working on his aircraft for two years. Evolution has passed over 100 tests and has already received some critical acclaim; in the language of the film buffs.
The vehicle is obviously being looked at with a view to serve the military. But I feel that it is the way to go in civilian aviation too. I would love to fly one of these for the sheer freedom and individuality that it offers. Finally, someone has crafted an aircraft that I always wished existed and that is lovely to know. I do doubt how soon it would make it to commercial market, if it ever does that is.
