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SKY WHALE

The engines rotate up

to 45 degrees for a

vertical takeoff

The A irbus A380 currently holds the title for the biggest

passenger plane, but that could all change. Called Sk y

Whale, this concept aeroplane would have a w ingspan

of 88 metres (289 feet), compared to the A380’s 80

metres (262 feet). It would seat 755 passengers, making

it economically viable for airlines. The Sk y Whale

would be able to fl y f urther w ithout ref uelling thanks

to a double f uselage, and solar cells on the w ings

would harness power from the Sun. Designed by Oscar

Viñals, the aircraft also boasts innovative features

such as tilting engines for near-vertical takeoffs. Visit

http://www.behance.net/ovisdesign for more.

During a crash landing, the wings

would separate from the body Solar cells draw

power from the Sun

Virtual

reality

windows

Near-vertical

takeoff

Laser ability

guidance

system

Is this three-storey

concept vehicle the

future of travel?

755

Seats

on three

levels

Sk y Whale: 88m

Airbus A380: 79.8m

Design: Oscar Viñals

The Sk y Whale is a radical reimagining of

the commercial aeroplane

First class will have

unbeatable sky views

DID YOU KNOW? The passenger on the first commercial flight was the former mayor of St Petersburg. He paid $400 for the flight