Maritime technology has indeed come a long way. From wooden boats to
massive multi-storey ships, design and technology in shipping has
consistently evolved. However, now the industry seems to have taken a
different course of evolution with vessels that can satisfy multiple
purposes.
The flying trimaran sailing yacht
concept by the designer Yelken Octuri is a design to drool over. It is a
luxurious sailing yacht concept that can be transferred into a plane
with the help of its four mobile masts, which can be retracted and
lowered to become wings.
Four dual propellers "Nissen & Brasseur" powerhead engines are taking care of the propulsion in Plane mode.
The propulsion is provided by the sails of the four masts in Boat mode. The surface of the sails is 1,302 sq. m. Each mast can be individually oriented through a double-jack system that ensures an optimal positioning regardless of the wind direction.
In order to transform into wings, the masts must be lowered in horizontal position. The sails will then go to storage compartments located inside each mast. The four masts are lifted and lowered by a set of four shrouds set up on two central masts.
Spesification
Air transport company: Masqat Airways
Aircraft type: Seaplane-convertible sailing yacht 8P-sail-4M
Engines: Four dual propellers “Nissen & Brasseur” powerhead engines
Manufacturer: Aerocoché
Designer: Yelken Octuri
Boat Mode:
- Length: 46,2 metres
- Width: 27 metres
- Rigging: 4 masts
- Height: 50,7 metres
- Height of masts: 40,6 metres
- Surface of the sails: 1302 m² (sails + masts surface)
Plane mode:
- Wingspan: 90,4 metres
- Height: 27,6 metres
- Engines: "Nissen & Brasseur"
- Engine power: 4 x 5400 ch
- Maximum speed: 390 km/h
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