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Kormaran unveils transformer ship

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Austrian company Kormaran has demonstrated a watercraft capable of changing the hull shape. The vessel, named after the manufacturer, can be catamaran, trimaran, monohull and even hydrofoil vessel.

It is realized by means of two low-side modules which can change their position. Connecting them, you get monohull, flip apart - catamaran, flip apart and slightly lift - trimaran. In addition, in monohull mode you can «release» underwater wings, which will allow «to fly» over the water.

The Kormaran is expected to operate with three engines and will be capable of accelerating up to 70km/h and covering up to 200km at that speed.

The vessel is seven meters long and one and a half meters wide. There will be three people on board simultaneously.

Her prototype was shown back in June and soon will be demonstrated at the Monaco Yacht Show.

It is not reported when exactly the craft will be put into production. The estimated cost of the product has not been announced yet.

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