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| February 25, 2010 | Jet pack to enable wearer to fly the skies | | London: A company in New Zealand is all set to begin production of a commercial jet pack that will enable its wearer to fly the skies. According to a report in
the Telegraph, Martin Aircraft Company, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is
developing the personal jet packs. The firm aims to make 500 packs a year that will
sell
for around 50,000 pounds. The 200 horsepower dual-propeller packs are the
brainchild
of inventor Glenn Martinm who unveiled his machine for the first time in July
last year. Because it weighs less than 254 pounds (115kg), the jet pack does not
require a pilot's licence. It is capable of travelling 30 miles in 30 minutes
on a full tank of fuel. Recent tests have seen the newest model reach heights
of up to 2,400 metres and top speeds of 60mph. But only now has sufficient
investment
been found for the company to begin production of the craft, which will also begin
at an undisclosed site outside New Zealand. According to Martin Aircraft Company
chief executive Richard Lauder, the pack could be perfect for the emergency
services,
private users and even the military. "This could be life-saving stuff. For us,
this is an excellent commercial step," he said. | |
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