Can the Tesla Roadster Fly?

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commiepatrol|about 1 hour ago
of course, just like the Tesla that's been self driving for 15 years...just give us 10k first.
thefourthchime|about 1 hour ago
No idea if this is correct. Please someone who knows what they are doing, please check it over.
HarHarVeryFunny|43 minutes ago
Scott Manley (YouTube space/rocket guy) did a quick video on it.

With this type of compressed air system you only get a few seconds of operating time since the tank pressure gets reduced/depleted very rapidly, but at max pressure there's about 8 tons of thrust vs 2 ton vehicle weight, so there is no problem with the physics.

There is a much bigger tank for the arial flip/hover, that takes up the entire passenger area, and a smaller one in the rear for the 0-60 boost, but for either stunt you've only got a few seconds of air pressure.