Open-source airplane could cost just $15,000
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Open-source airplane could cost just $15,000
Open-source airplane could cost just $15,000 ? What's Next - CNN.com Blogs
"Maker Plane says they expect their design will fall within these requirements and have a range of 400 miles. More ambitious: They hope the cost to build the airplane will be under $15,000, including the engine."
Sounds too good to be true
"Maker Plane says they expect their design will fall within these requirements and have a range of 400 miles. More ambitious: They hope the cost to build the airplane will be under $15,000, including the engine."
Sounds too good to be true
Sounds possible, pricewise and performance-wise - you can pay £75 for a set of old plans and do this already albeit not open source. The real question is whether they can reduce the build-time from x000 hours to something that isn't a life decision.