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"Underwater Plane"

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The Necker Nymph Submarine

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Virgin Introduces the Necker Nymph ‘Underwater Plane’ aka Submarine


Sir Richard Branson is at it again—whether it’s luxurious trips to outer space or stylish underwater adventuring, the Virgin Mobile tycoon wants to be the first to market it. Virgin Limited Edition announced today it will be going underwater with its new Necker Nymph aero submarine. The Necker Nymph a DeepFlight three-person aero submarine. Graham Hawkes of Hawkes Ocean Technologies, engineer and designer behind the Necker Nymph, likened this open cockpit winged sub to an underwater aircraft.

Virgin’s new Nymph sub will fit nicely into the company’s other luxuriously designed Necker-named properties and transports like the Necker Belle—a 105 foot catamaran—and Necker Island. Sir Richard plans to lend the Nymph out to visitors of his high-class hideaway, Necker Island. The Necker Nymph can glide through the ocean doing full 360 degree turns while carrying its pilot and two visitors on a two-hour trip.

“Gliding on the water’s surface like an aeroplane on a runway, one of the three pilots will operate the joystick to smoothly dive down, and the thrilling experience begins,” the company says. “Uncover ancient shipwrecks, fly side-by-side with dolphins, or spyhop with whales; the options are endless.”

The Nymph is available to hire for $25,000 a week, but only if your spend at least $88,000 for seven nights on the Necker Belle—we’re going to guess Sir Richard’s motto might be similar to “go big or go home.” The sub is expected to be delivered on February 20th of this year.

Hmmm. Interesting. Very. :drool:
 

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It doesn't fly does it? It would be pretty thrilling if it could leap out of the water or something *is dreaming*
 
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It doesn't fly does it? It would be pretty thrilling if it could leap out of the water or something *is dreaming*
As I understand, it's supposed to "glide" on the water surface before submerging. But hey, why not, a little leap is possible. :D And then straight to the space...that would be cool. *keeps on dreaming*

Anyway, let people tinker with technology. I can't wait what they'll come up with eventually. Hopefully they won't blow up the earth in the process.

Ohhh, the possibilities. :D

:yes: Totally. :drool:
 
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