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The $1.3 Million Deep Flight Super Falcon Flying Submarine [Submarines]
i.gizmodo.com - 3/24/2009
The $1.3 Million Deep Flight Super Falcon Flying Submarine [Submarines]
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The Deep Flight Super Falcon is a flying submarine that can't really fly. Not that it matters for anyone without $1.3 million to spare, but the "fly" part refers to the way it dives. The key here is that the Deep Flight Super Falcon doesn't have ballast tanks—tanks which can be ...
Deep Flight submarine is not for the claustrophobic
dvice.com - 3/22/2009
Deep Flight submarine is not for the claustrophobic
— dvice.com — Most of what lies under the world's water remains a mystery, so it's not surprising that mega... wealthy individuals with an adventurous spirit have moved on from building crazy multi-million dollar yachts , to submarines . This mini sub was ... (more) Deep Flight submarine is not for the claustrophobic
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$1.3-Million Super Falcon Submarine
Tech Blog — ... a $1.3-million personal submarine that can dive to depths of 1500-feet, thanks to its aerodynamic design and lack of ballast tanks. Continue reading for a short video demonstration. Click here for first picture in gallery. The project started as custom submarine for venture capitalist Tom Perkins, who wanted a sub for his Maltese Falcon. After that, Hawkes decided to make the design available to other dirty-rich people for $1.3 million each. [via Gizmodo] ...

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