Why get a $699,000 supercar, when you could get the Batwing-inspired Cobalt Co50 Valkyrie personal fighter jet? This five-seat, propeller-driven aircraft was designed with three iPad-style screens that display the most essential information – flight duration left depending on fuel level, etc. The Valkyrie sports a smaller forewing near its nose, in front of the main wing, to help prevent mid-air stalls, making it a canard aircraft. It’s powered by an aft propeller, paired with a turbocharged 350-horsepower engine, enabling it to achieve speeds in excess of 300 mph, making it the in its class. In addition to the one-piece canopy that provides an expansive 320° view, passengers will find Hermes craftsmen stitched premium leather seats and a minimalist dashboard. “Ten years ago, I had a vision to disrupt the aviation industry with an innovative private aircraft, that is not only technologically sound and safe, but also design-centric and luxurious. Today, Cobalt is no longer just a prototype. It’s a world class aircraft, complete with advanced safety, technology, and modern design features for travel-loving consumers and aviation enthusiasts,” said Cobalt CEO David Loury. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including a new Force Awakens teaser with previously unseen footage.
