Moller International's Skycar technology has gained ground within the military for use in high-tech and demanding battlefield applications like Afghanistan. It could replace the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle that is widely used in Iraq but not fit for a more rugged environment.

"Poor and unimproved roads and rugged terrain severely limit the use of the MRAP. The Moller Skycar(R) provides a more cost effective, highly maneuverable, lethal and innocuous platform for the 21st century soldier to dominate and win in an asymmetric warfare environment," said Army Lieutenant Colonel saint Thomas.

The Skycar is a multi-passenger aircraft that has vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability and provides an alternative to normal automobile transportation. The aircraft's advantage is that it can speed over any kind of terrain without losing altitude or velocity. Power comes from a rotary engine that is low in weight and emissions.

Check out the video from of a couple years ago of the M400 Skycar taking a hover test run. Kind of freaky, huh?