The Hotelicopter is modeled on the Soviet-made Mil V-12, of which there were only two prototypes built. The Hotelicopter Company purchased one of these prototypes from the Mikhail Leontyevich Mil helicopter plant in Panki-Tomilino, Russia, in 2004 and have been engineering the world's first flying hotel ever since.
"The Hotelicopter features 18 luxuriously-appointed rooms for adrenaline junkies seeking a truly unique and memorable travel experience. Each soundproofed room is equipped with a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless Internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you'd expect from a flying five star hotel.. Room service is available one hour after liftoff and prior to landing." The Hotelicopter is due to fly its maiden journey this summer (26 June) with an undisclosed price ...
Specifications:
Length: 42 m (137 ft)
Height: 28m (91 ft)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 105,850 kg (232,870 lb)
Maximum speed: 255 km/h (137 kt) (158 miles/h)
Cruising speed: 237 km/h (127 kt) (147 miles/h)
Original Range: 515 km (320 MI)
Augmented Range - 1,296 km (700 MI)
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