The Deep Flight Super Falcon:
Unlike conventional submersibles, which sink because their ballast makes them heavier than water, the Super Falcon is positively buoyant and descends using inverted wings that exert a downwards force when the craft is propelled forwards by its motor, just like a plane uses its wings and engines to generate lift.
(yes, we’re a bit tumbly again today. Multiply postgasmic.)
Published on May 14, 2009 08:58