Is it a plane? Is it a boat? Actually, it's BOTH: £26million FlyShip can carry 100 passengers while soaring at speeds of 155mph

When one form of transport just isn't enough, why not journey to your destination in a vehicle that is part plane, part boat, part hovercraft.


Touted as the 'future of transportation', the FlyShip uses state-of-the-art technology to hover just above the water level and is capable of reaching speeds over 155mph (250km/h).

Although still in the early stages of production, the German engineering team behind the concept vehicle said it is set to revolutionise the way we travel across sea and could even be used to help stop pirates.

As it is capable of transporting maritime cargo at speeds of over 155mph (250km/h), it is faster than using container ships which can typically only reach up to 25 knots (46mph).

Compared to flying in planes, the vessel is cheaper, too.

According to flight experts at FlyShip, the average cost of an Airbus A318 jet liner, used by British Airways, is about £50 million ($71m illion).

By comparison, the FlyShip FS-100 costs around £26 million ($37 million).

According to designs, the FlyShip can hold 100 passengers, has a cabin space area of 1,500 square ft (140 square metres), is about 121ft (37 metres) long and has a wingspan of 131ft (40 metres).

It is able to stay hovering above land and water by creating a cushion of air under the 'reversed delta wings', propelling it from the ground.

On a hovercraft this is achieved by huge fans in the middle of the craft which create a massive down draft.

The FlyShip can be used with just three crew members on board and consumes about 270 litres of fuel every hour, compared to jet liners which consume up to 3,300 litres every hour.

According to designs, the FlyShip can hold 100 passengers, has a cabin space area (pictured) of 1,500 square ft (140 square metres), is about 121ft (37 metres) long and has a wingspan of 131ft (40 metres)

HOW THE FLYSHIP WORKS
The FlyShip hovers by creating a cushion of air, like a hovercraft, under its wings.

It capable of reaching speeds of over 155mph (250km/h).

The concept vehicle can hold 100 passengers and has a cabin space area of 1,500sq ft.

The engineering firm said the vehicle uses less fuel than a jet and costs less to make.



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