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[Stingray]

I found out in my Popular Science Magazine that the Sky Hotel is coming out in 2009. Can't wait to see the prototype!

Popular Science picture:

[Stingray]

Its still being developed! Now thats a good sign that its coming. ;D

[P4nz3r Dr4g0n]

i know just the basic of aerodinamic and stuff, meybe lesser than that but i wont believe that thing would fly, no sir, looks extremely heavy to take off, probably uses the bigest reactors in the world, but where are wimgs? (ok i can see it, but are too small ...) ...

[Stingray]

It uses lift engines under the fuselage. Like a hovercraft.

[Rekek Listen]

Gee, something tax-payers should really invest in... NO REALLY!

Can you imagine how much that would be a slap in the face to Mao(Chinese commie leader) I will lawl for hours when famous people from around the world pay 5 Million dollars a night to go on the maiden voyage, and it fails horribly.. Which means the money would start circulating in the goverment for suing, court, etc. Dang take that stimulus package!

[Stingray]

Well, its 2009.

Its probably still being developed.

[Stingray]

I've given up hope for the ol' Sky Hotel.

Now, to make this double-post worth something:

Here is a new attack helicopter being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. in India.

Helicopters were always a big business in India, and Aero-India provided a venue to highlight some of the future trends in this domain. India is planning to buy up to 80 new Mi-17 helicopters from Russia. Boeing is also courting India for the sale of Chinook heavy lift helicopters to fulfill heavy lift requirements. The latest model of this helicopter, CH-47F was displayed at Aero India 2007. Russia is also expected to deliver to the Indian Navy six new Ka-32 naval helicopters, to be configured for anti-submarine roles.

Realizing the limitation capabilities of the Russian made Mi-35 gunship to operate at high elevations and hot environment India is seeking to induct a light helicopter gunships capable of operating at these conditions. As a stop gap, The IAF has modified its Mi-17 medium lift transport helicopter by mounting machine guns and rocket launchers on board but India is planning to pursue an attack version of this helicopter, designed for operations at high elevations. While the Drhuv helicopters made their daily aerobatic displays at the flight line, HAL's static exhibit focused on a full-scale mock-up of a future version of its attack helicopter, based on the advanced light helicopter (ALH). The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is designed to provide an effective, high altitude combat capability unattained by current helicopter gunships. LCH will be capable of operating at an altitude above 15,000 ft. loaded with guns, rockets and missiles and equipped with an integral, stabilized optronic turret. The new helicopter could augment the 12 ton Mi-35 only attack helicopter currently serving with the Indian Air Force. The new gunship is expected to have an avionic suite based on the ALH's advanced cockpit. HAL is planning to roll out the LCH prototype in 2008.

Under a parallel approach, Russia is set to unroll its own 10 ton class high-altitude helicopter gunships and is offering India to join the program as a co-development partner. Russian helicopter developer Kamov is already working on two designs, the Ka-60 and Ka-52. Kamov plans to roll out the new KA-52 helicopter gunship, which can be used at altitudes above 15,000 ft. The Mil design bureau is also working on a 10-ton class heavy lift troop carrying helicopter to be capable of operating at these elevations.

defense-update.com/events/2007/summary/aeroindia07-7.htm

Yes, I know this sounds like old news, but seriously... The rotorcraft mentioned are in fact under development as we speak... eh... type.

[Rekek Listen]

Hehe, maybe one day that sky hotel will take off.