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Finally, a jetpack mass produced and for sale from Martin Aircraft of New Zealand.

More fun than a motorcycle? Maybe so...

It's an FAA ultralight classification.

It does not need a pilot's license. :D

The Martin JetPack

http://www.martinjetpack.com/

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I want one. Hell, I want two... you know how I am...

The best news, they will probably be available to rent.

Now don't you all wish you had already taken some basic flight lessons?

I see a vacation in New Zealand on the list of things to do.

Specifications

Height: 5 ft

Width: 5.5 ft

Length: 5 ft

Structure: Carbon fibre composite

Empty weight: 250 lbs (excluding safety equipment)

Gross weight: 535 lbs

Useful (Pilot) Load: 280 lbs+

Maximum thrust: 600 lbs+

Fuel Capacity: 5 US gallons (as required by FAA Part 103,Ultralight Regulations)

Fuel burn: 10.0 gph

Engine: Martin Aircraft 2.0 L V4 2 stroke, rated at 200 hp (150 kw).

Max engine rpm: 6000 rpm.

Electrical system: 12 V DC Battery, starter, 360 w alternator.

Rotor: Carbon / Kevlar composite diameter 1.7 ft

Max rotor rpm: 7058 rpm

Range: 31.5 miles (at max speed of 63 mph as required by FAA part 103).

Hover in ground effect: 8000 ft (estimated)

Hover above ground effect: 8000 ft (estimated)

Standard Equipment

Flight and Engine displays

Harness

Ballistic Parachute

Retractable undercarriage

Energy absorbing undercarriage.

Classification: Meets the requirements of the FAA Part 103, Ultralight Regulations

Pilot License: The Ultralight class does not require an FAA recognized pilots license.

The Martin Jetpack is a unique aircraft and all owners are required to pass the Martin Aircraft Company approved training program before receipt of their aircraft.

HOW DO I BUY ONE?

Martin Jetpack is currently accepting inquiries from commercial customers. Please place your initial inquiry through this site and we will contact you directly. It is expected that early orders for sales to private individuals will commence late 2010. If you would like to register your interest in purchasing a Jetpack for private use, please do so through our contact page. We will note your details and contact you when pre orders are being taken.

How much will they cost?

Martin Aircraft has built several prototypes so we have a good idea how much they cost to manufacture. Depending on production volume, the initial cost will be about the same as a high-end motorcycle or car. As volume increases this will drop to be similar to a mid-range motorcycle or car.

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Okay, why is he wearing a helmet? It weighs 535#'s when you fall from the sky and that monstrosity falls on you a helmet will be useless.

But yea I'd probably wanna take one for a whirl too.

It's freaking cold up there in the air. You'd want a helmet.

Plus communications might be necessary.

Overall it might be quite loud and noisy.

It comes with a built-in parachute to land with if something goes wrong.

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Okay, why is he wearing a helmet? It weighs 535#'s when you fall from the sky and that monstrosity falls on you a helmet will be useless.

But yea I'd probally wanna take one for a whirl too.

Bird strike. seriously.

Id still rather be strapped to an F-16.

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Awesome. I totally want one of these. I can't wait to see OR getting together for jetpack rides. :banana::banana::banana:

5 gallons of gas available at a fuel burn rate of 10 gph. Methinks the flight will be short. lol

Remember, since you don't have to follow the roads, it's be a shorter trip anyways.

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Man the only thing I would trust to take me up and bring me down is a para glider. I think that's what they're called. The parachutes and you strap the little engine on your back. Bear grylls flew one over Everest with oxygen for him and the motor.

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