Rolls-Royce's flying taxi will begin test flights 'by next year'

Rolls-Royce's flying taxi will begin test flights 'by next year'

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Science, Architecture, Engineering

11th Grade - University

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Royce is set to launch a flying taxi with a top speed of 200.50 mph, powered by six electric propulsors and gas turbine energy. The taxi can take off and land vertically due to its wings' ability to rotate 90 degrees. Once at cruising height, the propellers fold away, relying on rear propellers for thrust.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum speed of Royce's flying taxi?

200.50 mph

300 mph

150 mph

250 mph

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many electric propulsors power the flying taxi?

Seven

Six

Five

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature allows the flying taxi to take off and land vertically?

Adjustable seats

Collapsible body

Rotating wings

Retractable wheels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the propellers when the flying taxi reaches cruising height?

They increase speed

They fold away

They change direction

They detach

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What provides thrust to the flying taxi at cruising height?

Front propellers

Side propellers

Rear propellers

Top propellers