понедельник, 27 сентября 2010 г.

Martin Jetpack



The Martin Jetpack is the world’s first practical jetpack. It consists of a purpose-built gasoline engine driving twin ducted fans which produce sufficient thrust to lift the aircraft and a pilot in vertical takeoff and landing, enabling sustained flight.
The Martin Jetpack is creating a new segment in the aviation and recreational vehicle markets. Initially designed with the leisure market in mind, commercial demand for the Martin Jetpack has seen the research and development programme focus on readying the product for use in a number of sectors including emergency response, defence and recreation, with numerous applications in each sector.
Two versions of the Martin Jetpack are in the final stages of development. An unmanned remote-controlled (UAV) version is well advanced in its development, with field trials expected to begin in the second quarter of 2011. The UAV field trials will significantly improve the capabilities of the Martin Jetpack for both manned and unmanned flight.

Seabreacher X

The Seabreacher X is the latest and most advanced submersible watercraft that we have built to date: This exciting new version is based on the dolphi- inspired Seabreacher J, but it has a more aggressive Shark-style body. The X model also steps up the performance envelope with a 260hp supercharged engine, propelling the vessel to a top speed of 50mph on the surface and 25mph below.



The Seabreacher X can sustain high speed dives and then breach the surface, launching the entire vessel clear out of the water. The new fully vectored thrust system mimic the tail articulation of real aquatic animals like sharks and dolphins. The custom tuned exhaust system also gives the vessel a more throaty growl as it tears across the surface.

Some other high tech features: a snorkel mounted video camera transmits live video to LCD screens for the pilot and passenger during dives, GPS navigation, and on board stereo system with iPod docking

The Seabreacher X is a limited edition model and Innespace will only be producting a total of 10 of these vessels.

Engine / Drive

ROTAX 1500cc, 4 stroke engine

260 hp supercharged, Intercooled

high output, low emission,

Axial Flow jet pump

Fully vectored thrust (up/down, left/right)

Forward, Neutral, Reverse

Closed cooling system, reliable in fresh or salt water

All components can be serviced at your local watercraft dealership

Features

Re-designed shark style body

Mouth-shaped viewports for enhanced underwater visibility

Double snorkel intakes for engine's increased air requirements

High performance, low profile wings and elevators

Powder-coated stainless steel and alluminum hardware

Custom exhaust outlet

Fully upholstered interior, customized to your desires

Front and Rear LCD screens, displaying live video from snorkel-mounted camera

Onboard stereo system with ipod dock

Removable lifting eyes for launching from a yacht mounted davit

Custom built powder coated trailer

Safety

Hand-laid composite, monocoque structure

Positively buoyant, self-righting hull design

1/2 inch, impact-resistant, acrylic canopy

Inflatable aircraft seal keeps cockpit and engine bay water tight

Three automatic bilge pumps

Collapsible nose section in the event of frontal impact

Break-away wing tips

All marine approved engine components and hardware

Onboard fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detecter

U.S. Coastguard inspected

воскресенье, 26 сентября 2010 г.

KEN BLOCK'S TRAX STI CAR



On the heels of Ken Blocks insane Gymkhana videos and the groundbreaking snowboarding/rally part to close out DCs MTN.LAB 1.5 video, the DC Co-Founder and Rally Team Driver has joined with Subaru to make the worlds fastest cat track operation automobile for backcountry access for snowboarding. Dubbed the TRAX STI, this is a new teaser video from the test session for the highly-modified, snow-ready (to say the least) car. Full specs and the full story at dcshoes.com/auto.