flying pyramid: FLYING PYRAMID superyacht! Coming straight out of sci-fi show? How does it lift out of water and cruise?

Ever witnessed a yacht gliding across the ocean also being able to fly for a distance? This may have come true in some sci-fi fiction and movies. Now, this has become a reality, thanks to a London-based firm that is trying to make into a reality. It has been named a ‘flying pyramid’ due to its shape. The Tetra’s concept design would use hydrofoil to give it the impression that it is flying above the water. This is expected to scale up the sale for luxury living as yachts are popular in high-income groups across the UK. It is also expected to revolutionize the tourism industry, once it comes into commercial production and the business details are worked out. This has been reported by the Metro newspaper.

Technology behind flying Pyramid yacht

The hydrofoil designs have many hulls and vanes which help the vessel lift off the surface of water. Only a small part of the yacht touches the water, thereby reducing the drag and offering a smooth and faster ride. This is a sort of gliding experience. Jonathan Schwinge who is the designer has taken this foiling technology since the 1990’s and now brought it with a modern-day twist with sci-fi features.
The design has been re-created keeping in mind the form, super structures, and propulsion of the modern super yacht into a simple enclosure and an elevated mode of travel above the water line. This was explained by Jonathan himself.

While the yacht is traveling at a low speed, the Tetra will use three of its hulls on its underside. From the time it takes off, a Torpedo-shaped foil will extend down from the hull which will help the yacht to lift from the water and glide. This will be a partly flying and partly gliding experience.

As far as the speed is concerned, during take-off, it will have a speed of 17.2mph. while cruising above the water, it will attain a speed of 43.7 mph.

FAQs:

1. How many people will be accommodated in this super yacht?
It will be able to accommodate 10 travelers. It has been made of carbon fiber and stainless steel.2. Will it have any other uses?
It will be able to unfold on three sides of its body to become a sun deck. This will ensure that it can also be converted into an outdoor dining area with access to the sea.