You’ve heard of land vehicles that convert into boats, but how about a sailing yacht that morphs into an airplane?
A 152-foot trimaran concept yacht has four masts that also serve as airplane wings. It was executed by airplane designer Yelken Octuri for three Omani princes, according to GeoBeats News.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGxM20kmGho
As an aircraft, it would have a range of 373 miles. The sails retract, and the masts become wings.
The yacht, which has a beam of about 89 feet, has two decks and is powered by the sails in “boat mode.” Nissen & Brasseur engines with four dual propellers provide the power in the air. Wingspan is nearly 300 feet.
But the concept remains just a concept, so don’t expect to see the real thing anytime soon.
