After months of extensive testing, the world\u2019s tallest luxury superyacht \u2013 known as Sailing Yacht A \u2013 has begun its sail\u00a0from Germany to its new owner, billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, in Russia.<\/p>\n
The $450 million yacht features three carbon fiber masts that are each nearly 300 feet tall. Daily Mail <\/em>reports that the masts are the largest freestanding composite structures in the world. CNN <\/em>added they are the largest of any yacht and are able to withstand twice the weight of a commercial Boeing Dreamliner wing. In North America, perhaps the closest structure that matches that magnitude is Apple\u2019s \u201cCampus 2\u201d \u2013 which features the largest freestanding carbon fiber roof<\/a>.<\/p>\n In addition to the strength it receives from carbon fiber, the yacht is encased in bomb-proof glass and features 40 security cameras. The yacht\u2019s 468-foot-long hull is made primarily with steel, but it also incorporates carbon fiber to keep the superstructure\u2019s overall weight down.<\/p>\n The yacht has eight decks, a helicopter pad, a huge pool, and an underwater observation area. It is powered by a \u201chybrid diesel-electric package with controllable pitch propellers,\u201d and is designed to accommodate 20 guests and a crew of 54. Each diesel engine produces 4,800 horsepower, while the two electric motors are rated at 4300 kWh each. Due to its size, Sailing Yacht A has a cruising speed of 18 miles per hour and has a maximum speed of 24 mph.<\/p>\n The yacht is expect to arrive in Russia later this spring. To see it in action, check out the video below:<\/p>\n