Aircruise
Aircruise is a concept hydrogen airship envisioned as the combination of cruise ship and luxury hotel,[1] designed by the UK company Seymourpowell. Its design director is Nick Talbot. It has attracted the attention of Samsung Construction and Trading, for whom a concept video was produced.[1][2] It was later revealed that the concept was a publicity stunt by Seymourpowell, and nothing like this concept could ever work.[3]
Specifications
The Aircruise would be a solar and hydrogen fuel cell-powered airship.[4] According to its design specifications, it would be Script error: No such module "convert". tall containing Script error: No such module "convert". of air and would carry a payload of Script error: No such module "convert".. It was "designed" to carry about 100 passengers with a flight crew of 6, 2 of whom are flight engineers, and another 14 supporting staff to look after passengers.[5] The airship will use large Polymer Electrolyte Membrane hydrogen-power fuel cells to power in-flight electricity and drinking water.[6]
It would have glass floors for passengers to view the land and sea beneath.[7]
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Critical response
The Aircruise concept received generally favourable criticism, much to the embarrassment of reporters when the hoax was revealed. For example, The Daily Telegraph stated that it could herald a new era of luxury travel.[8] Coverage in The Scotsman welcomed it as attractive for its environmental friendliness.[9]
Eco friend
Ordinary cruise ships release three times as much greenhouse gas as a Boeing 747 per passenger and 36 times as much as the Eurostar.[1] The Aircruise was thus claimed to be an eco friendly alternative, with its zero emission design.[1][4]
References
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- ↑ a b The Aircruise: A Sustainable and Luxurious Way to Travel
- ↑ a b News Australia
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- ↑ Aircruise From London To New York In 37hrs (In Concept-Land Only)
- ↑ Aircruise: giant hydrogen airships could herald a new era in luxury travel
- ↑ 'Slow is the new fast' say the designers of cutting edge airship
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