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World's largest yacht

Updated: 2013-04-11 10:17
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World's largest yacht

Super yachtAzzamis seen in a shipyard in Bremen, Germany, in this file photo.The yacht has smashed the record for the world's largest yacht, beating Russian Roman Abramovich'sEclipseby 180 meters. Commissioned by a mystery billionaire, the colossalAzzamis the length of two football fields and cost $609 million. With 94,000 horsepower generated from two gas turbines and two diesel engines,Azzamcan reach speeds of over 55.5kph, which makes it one of the fastest yachts in the world.[Photo/CFP]

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