Hotelicopter - the world's first flying hotel

Since 2004, the year some American companies are working in order to modify a Soviet Mi-12 (also known as B-12), the largest helicopter in the world, built on the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant.





In order to turn it into the world's first real "flying hotel."



And it looks like they did it - has set a date for the first flight of this hotel called Hotelicopter - June 26 this year.



This giant machine of meets all the requirements of 5-star hotels, including luxury rooms and room service, all kinds of entertainment, sports and games, spa treatments, yoga classes, etc..



Himself helicopter has a length of 42 m, height - 14 m, can reach a top speed of 255 km / h at an average speed while traveling 237 km / h.



It is assumed that Hotelicopter will perform aerial cruises (duration of 14-16 days) with stops in different cities.



For example, the European cruise involves departures from London stop in Dublin, Paris, Barcelona, ​​Rome, Frankfurt, Copenhagen and returned back to London.



Very interesting it's a pity that the cost of the cruise is not disclosed.



via hotelicopter.com



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