MODEL

 M400 SKYCAR

(PROTOTYPE VERSION)

 M400 SKYCAR

(PRODUCTION VERSION)

 Passengers

 4

 4

 Maximum speed @ S.L. 
        (no boost)  
 Maximum cruise speed
     (75% maximum range)

397 mph  

245 mph @ sea level
285 mph @ 10,000 ft.
335 mph @ 20,000 ft.
352 mph @ 25,000 ft.

368 mph  
 
228 mph @ sea level
265 mph @ 10,000 ft.
312 mph @ 20,000 ft.
326 mph @ 25,000 ft.

 Rate of climb @ power avail.

 (Limit M400 Prototype to 
     790 hp  @ sea level)

7,800 fpm @ sea level
7,200 fpm @ 10,000 ft.
3,900 fpm @ 20,000 ft.
1,450 fpm @ 30,000 ft.

7,050 fpm @ sea level
4,300 fpm @ 10,000 ft.
2,400 fpm @ 20,000 ft.
   850 fpm @ 30,000 ft.

 Maximum range (Max. AUW)

      (15-minute reserve)

         924 miles @  
165 mph @ sea level
190 mph @ 10,000 ft.
225 mph @ 20,000 ft.
270 mph @ 30,000 ft.

        920 miles @  
145 mph @ sea level
170 mph @ 10,000 ft.
200 mph @ 20,000 ft.
240 mph @ 30,000 ft.

  Maximum mileage
  Fuel capacity (useable)
  Maximum payload (inc. fuel)
  Hover ceiling (OGE)
  Operational ceiling
  Gross weight
  Power required (hover @ S.L.)
  Power available (flight @ S.L.)
  Power (installed at S.L.)
  Power (maximum at S.L.)

16 mpg
60 gallons
1,000 lbs.
10,000 ft.
30,000 ft.
2,400 lbs.
655 hp
1,050 hp
1,050 hp
1,050 hp

26 mpg
35 gallons
875 lbs.
10,000 ft. (boosted)
30,000 ft.
2,400 lbs.
680 hp
660 hp
770 hp
1,400 hp (boosted)

  Number of ducted fans
  Disc loading (uses exit area)
  Dimensions (folded)
  Span (unfolded)
  Aspect ratio
  Span efficiency factor *
  Profile drag coefficient~CD_w*
  Wetted area (exterior)
  Equivalent flat plate drag area
  Effective wing area*
  Maximum lift to drag ratio

 4
133 lbs./ft.²
18.5 ft. L; 10 ft. W; 6.5 ft. H
14 ft.
3
0.83
.0045
420 ft.²
1.9 ft. ²
80 ft.²
9.1

 3
146 lbs./ft.²
18.5 ft. L; 8.5 ft. W; 6.5 ft. H
18 ft.
6
0.87
.004
375 ft.²
1.5 ft.²
78 ft.²
14.6