# Helicopter-Humvee Hybrids The Transformer TX Project Seeks to Create a Militarized Flying Car By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-tx-project References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/darpas-transformer-tx-flying-humvee-project-gets-off-the-grou/) & [popularmechanics](http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/aviation/military/pentagon-flying-car-pictures) DARPA is now taking bids for its Transformer TX project. This project seeks to create an armored flying car. The flying car would be modeled after a Humvee and be able to seat four soldiers. While the Transformer TX project does sound a little ridiculous, I wouldn't be surprised to see a viable flying car come out of it. The military has nearly unlimited funds to spend on R&D, which means that a flying car may be a reality sooner rather than later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Militarized Flying Cars:** There is an opportunity for companies to explore the development of militarized flying cars as the demand for unmanned aerial systems grows. - **Armored Transportation:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop innovative armored transportation solutions that can be used for both military and civilian purposes. - **Hybrid Vehicles:** There is an opportunity for companies to innovate hybrid vehicles that can switch between land and air transportation, which could revolutionize the way people move around. ### Where This Applies - **Defense:** The defense industry can explore the development of flying cars to provide the military with a strategic advantage in combat operations. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry should explore the development of hybrid vehicles that can switch between land and air transportation as a potential disruptor in transportation and logistics. - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can investigate the development of armored flying cars as a new category of aircraft that can be used for both military and civilian purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-concepts.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroht.md) - [Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioinspired-transforming-robot.md) - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md) - [Militant Off-Road SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-jeep-gladiator-warhawk.md) - [Functional Flying Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol.md) - [Ultra-Tactical Next-Gen SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani-tank.md) - [Armored Tactical SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani.md)