Startup unveils eye-popping vessel that glides along water at mind-boggling speeds: 'As fast as an aircraft'

Startup unveils eye-popping vessel that glides along water at mind-boggling speeds: 'As fast as an aircraft'

A prototype for Regent Craft's all-electric Viceroy seaglider was tested in Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay, where it showcased its hydrofoil capabilities. As Boston.com reported, the Paladin, as this particular version is named, sped past sailboats and fishing trawlers in the area, making for an unusual sight.  The watercraft resembles an airplane, with a 65-foot wingspan equipped with 12 small propellers and a pontoon beneath each wingtip. Wit…