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19.05.2021 23:56:36
The yacht is powered by a "hybrid diesel-electric package with controllable pitch propellers". more
See full version: Russian billionaire’s incredible £360million superyacht with swimming pool and helicopter pad dominates Monaco harbour
The yacht is powered by a "hybrid diesel-electric package with controllable pitch propellers". more
The £360m mammoth vessel is 468ft long, has eight decks, a helicopter pad, a pool and masts that are 328ft tall.
For safety purposes, it was designed with bomb-proof glass windows, and an owner's cabin which is larger than most apartments in London or New York. here
It is simply named 'Sailing Yacht A' because the super wealthy industrialist likes his vessels to be listed first in shipping registers.
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It is powered by a 'hybrid diesel-electric package with controllable pitch propellers,' and is designed to accommodate 20 guests and a crew of 54.
The yacht boasts an incredible control system which allows it to raise and lower sails with a simple swipe
The massive yacht, which has eight floors, was on Tuesday undergoing testing in Gibraltar before being handed to its owner [links]
The ultra-luxurious Motor Yacht A features an unconventional design and bears a resemblance to a military-style submarine here
An artist's impression gave the idea that the sailing yacht would dwarf other yachts - and so it has been proved
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Cruise Speed: 18mph (15.6 knots)
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Melnichenko also owns a Boeing 737. The multi-billionaire already has one luxury home on the seas - the Motor Yacht A - but has this time turned his attention to sailing power. here
'This project was a considerable financial risk for him as he had to fund massive R&D to see if he could achieve his vision,' they said. [links]
The ship also boasts a garage fit for four vehicles and a submarine, as well as a helipad on the bow.
The yacht is powered by a "hybrid diesel-electric package with controllable pitch propellers". more
The high-gloss ship is able to whir across the waves at speeds of up to 20.8knots (24mph).
Up to 20 lucky guests can be accommodated on the mega-boat, hosted by a crew of 54, according to reports. more
It also has free-floating spiral staircases and three masts that are taller than Big Ben and stretch up from the extraordinary wedge-shaped boat hull. here
The masts are technical masterpieces, and can rotate to make the most of the wind when out at sea. [links]