or an Ekranoplan. basically a ground effect vehicle not an airplane even though it looks a lot like one. it even after a fashion flies. this vehicle is large, over 300ft long and weighing over 500 tons. it supports itself on a cushion of air between the wing and the water and is capable of speeds in the region of 400mph. it operates at a height of between 3ft and 60 some feet above the surface of the water. designed by the Soviet Russians they were to be used as cargo and troop carriers. this is a picture of the largest type. if you google Ekranoplan you'll find some videos of this craft in operation. it is really impressive. wish i could get a ride on one.
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