Why not take an existing - proven - helicopter platform and attach features that would make the aircraft "roadable"?
Most helicopters already have wheels & a steering mechanism. All they're missing is a small engine to drive the aircraft, upgraded suspension and a few other standard features that can probably be borrowed from an existing truck design.
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Why not take an existing - proven - helicopter platform and attach features that would make the aircraft "roadable"?
Most helicopters already have wheels & a steering mechanism. All they're missing is a small engine to drive the aircraft, upgraded suspension and a few other standard features that can probably be borrowed from an existing truck design.
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