# Hovering Air Craft X-Hawk VTOL By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-09-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-hawk-vtol-hovering-vehicle References: [time](http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/innovators/article/0,28804,1614837_1660022,00.html) & [technovelgy](http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=932) The Israeli-invented X-Hawk VTOL (Vertical takeoff and landing) craft, now being jointly developed with [Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assault-copter-dragonfly) helicopter, will debut as a 12-man troop transporter that will reach 155 m.p.h. (250 km/h) and climb to 12,000 ft. (3,700 m). **Implications** - The aviation craft takes the form of a [aerial vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers), so it has a futuristic look you'd see in movies. In size, it can be compared to a small van. The benefit of the X-Hawk is its ability to maneuver in different places, including street level and the tops of buildings. The design shows [no exposed rotors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ems-drone), which means it's immune to electrical wires and obstacles when it's running. It can also fulfill a range of missions such as working with accidents and much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Crafts:** Exploring the development of VTOL crafts for various applications, including troop transport and emergency response. - **Futuristic Aerial Vehicles:** Advancing the design and functionality of aerial vehicles to better navigate urban environments and avoid obstacles. - **Versatile Mission Capabilities:** Developing aircraft that are capable of fulfilling a range of tasks, from accident response to transportation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace:** Innovative aerospace companies can capitalize on the development of VTOL crafts for both military and civilian applications. - **Emergency Services:** Emergency response teams can benefit from the use of futuristic aerial vehicles for efficient and safe operations. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore the opportunity to incorporate VTOL crafts for urban mobility and logistics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-air-taxi.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtol.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md)