London, Aug 21 (ANI): James Bond is set to go green with envy, as the French have developed a multipurpose plane that can adapt to land, water, and even snow.
The Lisa Akoya is a two-seater plane, which is soon going on sale in the US following more than 70 test-flights, and comes with a 350,000-dollar price tag.
The Akoya made its debut at the AirVenture Oshkosh show in Winconsin last month, and will be ready for buyers in 2014 in Europe and America.
It can travel up to 1,250miles on a single trip at speeds of up to 135 knots - 155mph, before touching down on practically any smooth surface, the Daily Mail reported.
Naturally, the plane shares an affinity for runways, but if you see a nice seaside resort and the sea is calm enough, there is nothing to stoop a pilot going for a water landing, with a flick of the switch turning the landing wheels into hydrofoils for a safe sea landing.
It even comes with foldable wings, allowing it to be kept in a garage, and in publicity stills the creators imagine the boat perched on the edge of superyachts, ready to be deployed for a quick getaway.
Meanwhile, the insides are decked out with luxurious leather seats.
The clever design has a safety feature which means that if the plane does take an unfortunate turn in the water and ends up upside down, the heavy engine will raise the cockpit out of the water, keeping the pilots above the water line. (ANI)
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