Sea Bottom plane

LONDON - Confused allocate wealth? Ask Virgin Group boss, Richard Branson. Last weekend, Branson introduced the "toys" latest, submarine aircraft.

It was not enough for billionaire Sir Richard Branson and classmate has an airline, record label, mobile phone companies, a number of restaurants and luxurious Caribbean islands.

Like a child who likes to collect toy, this time Branson is proud to introduce the "toys" latest, Necker Nymph. As a multi-obsessed men even intend to renew the Necker Nymph that this aircraft could dive to 35,000 feet. For some people, this obsession was incredible.

Why? Because the expected depth of Branson exceeded the height of the world's highest mountain, Everest. Another obsession, Branson's Necker Nymph hope that can be boarded by the tourists who were vacationing in one of his island, Necker Island.

Necker Nymph that is not too big in size that can carry a pilot and two passengers on the way under the sea for two hours. Branson now has begun to knit together the dream Necker Nymph.

He wanted the passengers can approach Nymph rubble of ancient ships that sunk on the seabed. Branson also want to hear the happiness of the passengers Nymph when finally able to swim with dolphins or whales chase. Pride submarine aircraft can also be hired by Branson.

Branson has set rents for USD25.000 (Rp235 million) per week. Make no mistake, this special rental price will only be given for the tourists who had stayed for seven days at a luxury lodge Branson, Necker Belle. Necker Nymph is not the only "toy" Branson.

Last September, he introduced the newest product Virgin Galactic - Space Ship Two (SS2). Next two years, the plane was ready to take passengers into space. Along the spacecraft is 18 feet can accommodate one pilot, two crew, and a special room for six passengers.

SS2 was not tested. Space-flight plan was still left two more years. However, until now has recorded 300 people who had booked a place in the prime SS2 flight.

To enjoy the sensation of floating in SS2 and view millions of stars in space, the prospective passengers even willing to pay for USD200.000 (around Rp1, 9 billion). The underwater world seem to be its own attraction for Branson.

Last year, Branson and the owner of football club Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich has competed for submarines worth 1.5 million euros (Rp.21 billion), the Super Aviator. This advanced submarine capable of diving to a depth of 1,000 feet with a speed of 6 knots. In addition, the Super Aviator able to penetrate the deep ocean, making it easier to find, and archaeologists found the ruins of ancient ships. (Koran SI / Newspaper SI) (/ / RHS)