THE 4×4 HELICOPTER

“This helicopter that changes Transformers-like into a rugged 4×4 may one day be ferrying troops around Iraq and Afghanistan, helping them avoid the constant threat of roadside bombs. The futuristic design is the latest brainchild of the Texas-based AVX Aircraft Company. It can carry four fully-equipped soldiers and travel 250 miles by land and air on a single tank of fuel. The company says that almost any soldier could drive and fly it, and that they would not need a pilot’s license. Unfolding the rotor blades for flight should convert the vehicle from 4×4 to aircraft in just one minute. The company says the vehicle would be especially suitable for use in Iraq and Afghanistan where troops face constant danger from roadside bombs, or IED – improvised explosive devices. The Pentagon is now considering the design.” w/ photos. LINK