The Flight Test Of The Lilium Jet Is Something Out Of Science Fiction
There are only a few things that will really wow me in life: a girl wanting to hang out with me without money involved, dogs on skateboards, and a mini-jet that looks like it’s straight out of a futuristic movie. Today, we have the Lilium Jet that looks like it’s out of a sci-fi film.
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Lilium previewed this amazing invention last year, but seeing it in action is awe-inspiring. It’s so cool that you might think it’s fake. Spoiler alert: this bad boy is the real deal.
“The Lilium Jet successfully completed its maiden test flight series in the skies above Bavaria. The 2-seater Eagle prototype executed a range of complex maneuvers, including its signature mid-air transition from hover mode to wing-borne forward flight.”
Watching the reactions of the team behind this prototype celebrate is what invention and science is all about. I would’ve suggested breaking a bottle of champagne on it before its maiden flight, but I’m pretty sure the team behind the Lilium jet would tell me to shut up and sit down. It’s all good as long as I eventually get to fly in this amazing feat of engineering.
Behold the video below that features the Lilium Jet in all its glory.
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