Tuesday, May 10, 2011

New Toys Branson, Up to 35,000 feet Diving


LONDON - Confused allocate wealth? Just ask the Virgin Group boss Richard Branson. Last weekend, Branson introduced the "toy" newest submarine aircraft.

It was not enough for billionaire Sir Richard Branson's classmate has an airline, record label, mobile phone companies, a number of restaurants and luxurious Caribbean islands.

Like a child who likes to collect toy, this time Branson is proud to introduce a "toy" newest, Necker Nymph. As a man multi obsession even intend to update Necker Nymph so that the aircraft is capable of diving to 35,000 feet. For some people, this obsession was incredible.

Why? Because the expected depth of Branson exceed the height of the world's highest mountain, Everest. Another obsession, Branson hopes for Necker Nymph can be boarded by the tourists who were vacationing in one of his island, Necker Island.

Necker Nymph that size is not too large it can transport a pilot and two passengers in travel underwater for two hours. Now Branson has begun to knit together his dream Necker Nymph.

He wanted the passengers Nymph can approach the ancient ruins of the ships that sunk on the seabed. Branson also want to hear the happiness of the passengers Nymph when finally able to swim with dolphins or whales chase fish. Branson pride submarine aircraft can also be rented.

Branson has set rents for 25.000 US Dollar every week. Make no mistake, this special rental price will only be given for the tourists who had stayed for seven days at a luxury lodge Branson, Necker Belle. Necker Nymph is not the only "toy" Branson.

Last September, he introduced the newest product Virgin Galactic - Space Ship Two (SS2). Two years, these aircraft are poised to take passengers into space. Spacecraft along the 18 meter is able to accommodate one pilot, two crew, and special room for six passengers.

SS2 is not yet tested. Plan for space flight still remains two years away. However, until now has been listed 300 people who had booked a place in the inaugural flight SS2.

To enjoy the sensation of floating in SS2 and view millions of stars in space, even passengers willing to pay for USD 200.000 US Dollar. The underwater world seem to be its own attraction for Branson.

Last year, Branson and the owner of football club Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich has competed for submarines worth 1.5 million euros, the Super Aviator. This advanced submarine capable of diving to depths of 1,000 feet with a speed of 6 knots. In addition, the Super Aviator able to penetrate the deep ocean, making it easier for the archaeologists to find and discover the ruins of ancient ships.

Sea diving tours will begin on 20 February. One aircraft underwater vehicle capable of carrying 2 passengers and a pilot, may initiate the start of the mainland or from the ship.

The plane was underwater in a very futuristic design, able to withstand great water pressure and seemed to float freely in the ocean for about 2 hours in one trip, and the cockpit passenger comfort 360-degree vision!

Underwater plane called Necker Nymph cruising speed is 2-5 nautical miles per hour and can dive to more than 100 feet.

At least once explained Karen Hawkes, Hawkes Ocean Technologies spokesman, the company designer Nymph. He also explained that the Necker Nymph did take off like a regular airplane, glide over the surface of the water and then dive into the depths of water.

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