History's Most Dangerous Aircraft Models

The Devil's Hoverbike

Inventors of the 50s really didn't care about how ridiculous their inventions looked. If it worked, it was a success! This aircraft (if you could even call it that) is an early hovercraft. Luckily, nothing bad happened with this invention, but if the pilot would have one misstep, he'd easily get chopped up by the blades! 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.