Hollywood Movie Project


I participated in creating a hydrofoil-submarine vehicle for the major Hollywood movie "xXx" (read as Triple X). I calculated boat hydrodynamics and designed a hydrofoil system. Unfortunetely, due to lack of time, producers decided not to develop a self-propelled hydrofoil vehicle. Instead, they applied towing systems and a planing platform for different movie scenes.

Release date:
August 9, 2002

Cast:
Vin Diesel, Asia Argento, Samuel Jackson

Synopsis:
"...high-octane, action-packed espionage thrill ride..."

MPAA Rating:
PG-13 - for violence, non-stop action sequences, sensuality, drug content and language

Release Company:
Columbia Pictures

Official Website:
www.sonypictures.com/movies/triplex/

Here are some pictures:
(disclaimer: these pictures are taken from the movie released, not from actual footage; they contain computer annimation effects; the real boat cannot perform as well as it seems in the movie...)