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acc_297 ◴[] No.43546656[source]
From the wiki I take it they have yet to build and fly a full-sized prototype

"A 1/4 scale model was successfully demonstrated in 2022 in Narragansett Bay"[1]

Also I assume radar-proof is just because it's a ground effect vehicle that will never fly high enough to show up on radar it certainly doesn't look all angular like a stealth bomber. In which case my bicycle is also radar-proof?

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REGENT_Viceroy

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icegreentea2 ◴[] No.43546781[source]
They just started testing a full scale prototype like at the start of March. https://www.regentcraft.com/news/regent-begins-sea-trials-of...

They've done boat mode tests, but they haven't flown yet.

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1. acc_297 ◴[] No.43547098[source]
Thanks for sharing, I honestly wish this company the best electric planes are a hard problem to solve and it's good to see anyone making an honest effort.

However to poke just a little fun this line stands out as a hilarious marketing claim that cannot possibly be true

"Almost all (98%) of UAE coastal residents are interested in riding a seaglider, according to our global consumer survey."

It's also interesting to note that the CEO has appeared on no fewer than 13 different podcasts between mid-2022 and last week which is I suppose how one would go about getting a high value US defence contract these days.

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2. Mistletoe ◴[] No.43547780[source]
I’m imagining the aging defense contract awarders listening to the podcasts right now on the treadmill.