The 'Caspian Sea Monster' rises from the grave

Is it a boat? Is it a plane? The Lun-class Ekranoplan, aka “The Caspian Sea Monster,” is actually both. And now one of the most extraordinary Cold War flying machines ever built is about to enjoy a new lease on life.

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Caspian Sea monster aircraft Ekranoplan moved to new home aviation news

This 380-ton Lun-class Ekraonoplan was abandoned for 30 years following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Ground Effect Vehicles, also known as ekranoplans, are an hybrid between airplanes and ships, they skim

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Caspian Sea monster aircraft Ekranoplan moved to new home aviation news