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[–] 27 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

They allowed for >250km/h speeds. They were basically competing technology and were developed at the same time as modern high speed rail (and lost).

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I imagine they'd have less wear and tear and would require less maitenence would they not? Potentially at least depending on how they hover.

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