Silent Yachts has teamed up with British eVTOL manufacturer VRCO to integrate the Xcraft XP4 into the flagship Silent 120 electric catamaran
, the tie-in should certainly raise the profile of both companies and give billionaires something new to dream about.how eVTOL will change the shape of airports
The two firms have struck up the first-ever collaboration between a yacht builder and an aircraft manufacturer, although VRCO’s design is still at least 12 months away from receiving certification. Described as a ‘hyper luxury supercar of the skies’, VRCO’s four-seater XP4 is powered by four tilting and rotating turbofans and carries a ballistic parachute for emergencies. There’s also talk of a hydrogen-based range extension system for additional security in the skies.
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