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The 'flying yacht' set to try and retain America's Cup for the US

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The American AC Class catamaran revealed in Bermuda this week is equipped with a radical new wingdesign that looks just like those you’d see on a plane, and combines the expertise of both sailing and flying to optimize performance.

The ‘flying yacht’ is set to take on competitors at the America’s Cup in June
http://acws-gothenburg.americascup.com/en/about_the_boat.html

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Airbus and Oracle teamed up in 2014, and more than 30 Airbus engineers have contributed to the yacht’s development.

When the yacht hits high speeds, its foils act like wings, lifting the boat out of the water to eliminate drag.

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The 20m tall sail wing, along with the foils, are similar to Airbus’s A320 wing, allowing it to take on high loads, wave impact, and advanced manoeuvres.

It also incorporates a new interface and ‘high level’ control system designed by Airbus to ensure its stability.

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With this system, the team aims to achieve flight on the yacht’s foils for 100 percent of the race, in order to stand out from the competition.

The yacht is lighter and stronger than others, the team says, and uses 3D printed parts with the goal to reduce its weight up to 57%.





 
Isn't that technically cheating if you're flying and not gliding? Overcoming viscosity of water by competitors and them overcoming just viscosity of air, doesn't seem like a fair game anymore. Why not strap a jet engine on it, it technically still works on basis of "pushing air"...
 
It is a hydrofoil. I am surprised to see it in wind-powered design like a yacht! Usually I see this in powered engine vehicles!
 
Isn't that technically cheating if you're flying and not gliding?
You do realise you sound like a loosing disgruntled competitor!!
Its a Hydrofoil Catamaran ( which is STILL A BOAT )
One HULL and or Foil is still in the water under full Sail/speed
and PS
Why not strap a jet engine on it, it technically still works on basis of "pushing air"...
Against the Rules Its A competitive Sailing boat

PPS it also FEATURED in a TOP GEAR RACE
 
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That wing must be sturdy as hell.
 
That's pretty ingenious but it also looks really unstable. I don't think I'd be willing to be on it while in water...

Really exciting advancements in boat tech though. Imagine if they applied these designs (the air-and hydrofoil) to a cruise ship. It would revolutionize the industry.


Edit: Wait a minute. There is no airfoil except for the sail itself. I am disappoint.


Edit: "don't take this personally but this is bloody purgatory!" It's like the ocean punishes him for talking. :roll:
 
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Hydrofoil surfboard

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Hydrofoil ferry

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Gunship hydrofoil

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That last one... 40 knots

USS Freedom... 47 knots
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It's semi-planing instead of a complete hydrofoil.


Found a documentary about that hydrofoil ship (Boeing Pegasus-class)...

You know what? The hydrofoil may come back as a stable launching platform for rail guns. Hydrofoil definitely has advantages that semi-planing simply can't match.
 
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