Inside the new luxury FLYING yacht designed for the air rather than the sea

A HIGH-FLYING new luxury yacht designed to FLY rather than sail has been revealed.

The Air-Yacht features all the trappings of a prestige boat, but takes to the sky thanks to two huge blimps.

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The two blimps are connected through four carbon bridges on each side to the main central structure.

The length overall of the dry carbon fibre structure is 150 metres, with a width of 80 metres, while the main central deck measures 80 metres in length and 10 metres wide.

A so-called 'inflatable basement' allows the vehicle to float on the surface of water when required.

Passengers can enjoy a central area incorporating a spacious living room with dining area.

There are also five suites for passengers available on each blimp side, with sky window view and a special 'shipowner suite' placed in the centre with a 360° view.

An optional extra allows a helicopter to rest on the structure for flying visits to local destinations.

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The Air-Yacht's twin blimps contain 400,000m3 of compressed helium propelled by eight counter-rotating electric engines.

Powered from ultra-light batteries and solar panels, the craft could fly at a maximum speed of 60 knots for more than 48 hours consequently.

Lazzarini Design Studio explained: "The Air-Yacht is not an airship for public transportation or touristic purposes, it is conceived for a private owner with a vision of mega yacht/aviation evolution."

When a water landing is required, Lazzarini say: "The Air-Yacht is pushed down from the rotation of the engines and can stand in the water through a depressurisation of helium and ballast anchor system.

"It can sail quietly in the water with a speed of five knots."

It isn't the only crazy yacht design - they also created a concept superyacht with a 200ft 'gaping hole' inside it.

And their 'hyperyacht' concept is a tribute to Ferrari, coming in the famous Rosso Corsa red.

We've rounded up some of the other stunning superyachts in the world.

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