Photo: DeepFlight
The latest incarnation of the high-end submersible designed by DeepFlight, the Super Falcon Mark II is a 17-foot, two-person underwater beast designed to do barrel rolls with dolphins, spy-hop with whales and change your life. Sure, you’re going to have to be part of the exclusive millionaire’s club to get one. Or maybe you have a friend who has a friend that recently won the lottery and he is out of ideas on how to spend his money.
Let us pretend we’re talking about a regular underwater vehicle that any of us would actually afford. Let’s just imagine this high-tech submersible James Bond could only dream of is nothing else than one of the average scuba diving gear you find on sale at Walmart. Because only if we do so, talking about a $1.7 million underwater vessel won’t feel like we went coo-coo.
The second generation Super Falcon is far from being your regular rich men’s toy. Resembling with the F18 fighter jet, the vessel runs entirely on electricity, can dive to depths of over 100 meters and has a cruising speed of 2-6 knots. Its main upgrade to the previous model has something to do with its dexterity which allows the new unit to swing through the deep waters like dolphins.
The cockpit is enclosed by a large domed top which allows 360 degree views for both the driver and the passenger. Other features include a fly-by-wire flight control system, adjustable carbon fiber seats and an integrated heads-up display with an artificial horizon.
Other than the fact you’ll be swinging next to people like venture capitalist Tom Perkins and entrepreneur Richard Branson, who also own one of these puppies, you’ll want to know that each unit is built specifically for the customer.
Best part? In case something goes wrong or the submersible faces any malfunction whatsoever the machine will automatically rise to the surface, so you don’t need to worry about safety.
PS: the DeepFlight Super Falcon Mark II was first showcased late last year and is available on request. Question is, where do you find $1.7 million?
The second generation Super Falcon is far from being your regular rich men’s toy. Resembling with the F18 fighter jet, the vessel runs entirely on electricity, can dive to depths of over 100 meters and has a cruising speed of 2-6 knots. Its main upgrade to the previous model has something to do with its dexterity which allows the new unit to swing through the deep waters like dolphins.
The cockpit is enclosed by a large domed top which allows 360 degree views for both the driver and the passenger. Other features include a fly-by-wire flight control system, adjustable carbon fiber seats and an integrated heads-up display with an artificial horizon.
Other than the fact you’ll be swinging next to people like venture capitalist Tom Perkins and entrepreneur Richard Branson, who also own one of these puppies, you’ll want to know that each unit is built specifically for the customer.
Best part? In case something goes wrong or the submersible faces any malfunction whatsoever the machine will automatically rise to the surface, so you don’t need to worry about safety.
PS: the DeepFlight Super Falcon Mark II was first showcased late last year and is available on request. Question is, where do you find $1.7 million?
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