Pierpaolo Lazzarini, famous Italian designer, recently announced his latest project. The Air Yacht, the catamaran that transforms into an airship, could soon be presented to the public.
Lazzarini's passion for the world of yachts is certainly not a secret, and several previous works prove it to us.
Le yacht capsules we have talked about in the past, superyachts inspired by swans, even the hydrofoil spheres that 'they fly over the water'.
The designer was able to give free rein to his creativity, launching himself into one challenge after another. Let's see his latest project, and what characterizes the modern Air Yacht.
Lazzarini's new airship
The Air Yacht has been defined as “airship catamaran“. This is because it has the same shape as a catamaran, to which two 150 meter long airships were then added. Both structures are connected by an 80 m long central bridge, which contains the main cabin.
Each of the airships contains five en-suite cabins, complete with windows that look directly out onto the sky. A transport giant, which will allow you to enjoy a truly one-of-a-kind travel experience.
The Air Yacht not only manages to hold up in the sky like a real airplane, but it is also capable of land directly on the water.
Upon landing in the water, an “inflatable plinth” keeps the structure afloat and allows it to travel at a speed of 5 knots (9 kilometers per hour).
The future of the yacht
The draft Lazzarini aims to meet the hearts of individuals, rather than tour operators.
An object with similar power to the Air Yacht needs a good initial investment capital, and requires the right level of experience. We are therefore talking about a fairly limited market, but no less interesting for this.
The catamaran airship invented by the designer could lead to an overall victory, as well as an excellent monetary feedback.
In the coming months we will discover the progress of the project; for now, let's enjoy the beauty of Air Yacht, a one-of-a-kind airship.
