Flight + Ship : The Flight Ship Technology

A revolutionary new means of unparalleled safe and economic, luxurious and comfortable high speed travel above the seas is pushing today’s boundaries, the unique and stunning FlightShips.

 

 

Originated by Prof. Dr. Lippisch in the late 1960’s the FlightShips were further developed and for the first time successfully built by his former team members financially supported by the German Government.

FlightShip FS-80 with raised pilothouse, boarding platform, twin turboprop diesel turbines, single fan, starboard wing folded up

•  a new generation of fast, stable and safe maritime means of high-tech transport

• extremely fuel efficient, 30 % less fuel burn rate compared to aircraft

• very comfortable and ultra-luxurious

• combining the best features of ship and aircraft

• top speed 250 km/h

•  ability to fly, using ground effect technology

• utilizing reliable and environmental friendly turboprop turbines

• requires only a valid boat captain’s license plus FlightShip training

• fully certified, registered and licensed as a ship (IMO WIG class B and Germanischer Lloyd )

• unparalleled safety provided by a stable flight position configuration

• smooth transition from floating to flying supported by our unique lift off device

• unmatched payload and useful cabin volume, unobstructed cabin sole, low noise emissions

• easy access for passengers and luggage through big size doors and retractable ramps

• variety of fuel options, such as diesel fuel, renewable bio fuels, LPG, ethanol, hydrogenium

• various highly customized models from 4 seats to 200 seats

• state of the art glass cockpit and hands off abilities

• built out of carbon fibre and high tech composite materials, ultra strong and durable

• navigates like any boat with diesel powered water jets at speeds up to 30 km/h

• operates like an aircraft with two turboprop diesel turbines, economic cruise speed 230 km/h

• flies above land, mangroves, swamp, shallow water, waves, current and obstacles

• drives on land with a retractable undercarriage

• folding wings to reduce the wingspan and retractable undercarriage

• more than 30 years of practical build experience, various prototypes successfully tested

• more than 40 years of scientific research, patented and protected rights

• outperforming any ship in regards of operational speed, all weather capabilities, operational area, stability, absence of motion, heeling over and sea sickness or crew fatigue symptoms, no corrosion, very low maintenance and long lifespan, multirole and multipurpose abilities

• outperforming any aircraft in regards of endurance, payload, useful cabin volume, amphibious abilities, multirole functionality, maintenance, fuel efficiency, lifespan, operational availability and overall operational cost, insurance and crew cost

• outperforming any helicopter in regards of fuel burn, cruise speed, endurance, maintenance, lifespan, payload, useful cabin space, operational availability, overall operational cost, insurance and crew cost, noise emissions, practical use

• manufactured in accordance to German Industry Standards DIN, ISO, CE, TUV, ISO, GL

• global leader of Ground Effect Technology and sole provider of fully operational, tested and approved Wing in Ground Vessels

• matured and ready to start the series production

 

FlightShip FS – 20, standard, twin engines FlightShip FS-20 VIP, customized 8 seater