Летающий корабль, вмещающий ТЫСЯЧУ человек, который оказался никому не нужен. Saunders-Roe Princess

In post-war Britain, engineers attempted to create not just an airplane, but a fully-fledged flying ocean liner. The Saunders-Roe project envisioned giant seaplanes with multiple decks, bars, cabins, and a level of comfort comparable to cruise ships. Versions with turboprop, jet, and even nuclear engines were developed. However, despite the scale, technology, and resources invested, none of these projects ever became part of real aviation. Why did an idea that seemed like the logical future end up a dead end? This video explores the history of flying boats, the Saunders-Roe Princess, Duchess, and Queen projects, and the reasons why an entire class of aircraft disappeared, giving way to faster and more efficient solutions.