The hydrofoil Neptun X “flies” at a speed of 45 km / h (2 photos + video)

The rapid development of newmodifications of electric motors led to the emergence of numerous vehicles using environmental electricity. Affected evolution and vehicles on water. EFoilFly from China launched the Neptun X surfboard with keel and hydrofoil, which has the unique ability to literally “hover” over the surface of the water at a speed of 45 km / h.

Neptun X board body made of carbonfiber, with sections of fiberglass, polystyrene foam and resin, to prevent overheating of the surface in the sun, which ensures comfort during operation. Dimensions Neptun X - 1.68 x 1.1 m, and a thickness of 120 mm.

The underwater mono-wing has a length of 80 cm. A 48-volt electric motor with a rated power of 3 kW, a peak load of 12 kW and a shielded propeller capable of rotating at 6500 rpm is connected to this wing.

To activate Neptun X, the user muststand on the board and pull the trigger of the remote control made in the form of a gun. The board will begin to accelerate, rising higher out of the water as it reaches maximum speed. The device is capable of carrying passengers weighing up to 287 pounds or 130 kg. Management is carried out by transferring the center of gravity of the body during inclines.

Autonomous travel over water is providedSamsung rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 48 Ah, weighing 27.55 kg and a full charge time of up to 2 hours. The battery capacity is enough for a boat trip for 80 minutes. The board is easily dismantled on composite modules and can easily fit in the trunk of a car. The mass of the entire device is 36.3 kg. However, the only drawback of the Neptun X is the high cost, which now stands at 12 thousand euros.