Caspian Sea Monster
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Type | seacraft, Ground effect vehicle, Ekranoplan, Military utility aircraft, Military transport aircraft, Experimental aircraft |
Configuration | Ground effect vehicle, Tandem-wing aircraft, Stealth aircraft |
Propulsion | Jet aircraft, Ten-engine aircraft |
Manufacturer | Central Hydrofoil Design Bureau |
Author(s) | Emmanuel Baranger |
FDM | YASim |
--aircraft= | km |
Status | Not set yet |
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License | GPLv2 |
Wikipedia | Caspian Sea Monster |
The Korabl Maket (KM), or as it's popularly known the Caspian Sea Monster, is an Ekranoplan (ground effect vehicle) designed to move quickly over bodies of water using the ground effect to increase lift and decrease drag. The Caspian Sea Monster was developed by the Soviet Union, and was the largest and heaviest aircraft 1966 to 1988.
External links
- Nice photos of the Caspian Sea Monster including interior shots