No Trespassing: The LUN-Class Ekranoplan, Abandoned On The Beach

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The LUN-class Ekranoplan is a one-off freak of a machine. Somehow more radical than the original “Caspian Sea Monster” that preceded it, the craft, known as MD-160, has managed to wash up on a beach in Daghestan, reportedly as part of a museum exhibit…though, pardon us for our lack of optimism here, but this doesn’t […]

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Man, I love the idea of this thing. I think it would be viable today with the advent of modern aircraft materials like carbon fiber, Kevlar honeycomb, etc. Modern engines are quieter, more powerful, and more efficient. This would be great for Great Lakes shipping and passengers, or across the Gulf of Mexico - maybe even west coast to Hawaii. It was proven to be much more fuel efficient than flying which should make travel cheaper - if a bit slower.