When Western spies first discovered the Ekranoplan project, it was dubbed The Caspian Sea Monster. Though the project itself was left to rust, more ground effect maritime vehicles followed in its wake, like the Liberty Lifter, the Spruce Goose, and the Pelican. | Interesting Engineering

Ekranoplan – The Caspian Sea Monster 🚀🌊 During the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed one of the most extraordinary experimental vehicles ever built – the Ekranoplan, also known as the Caspian Sea Monster. Designed in the 1960s by engineer Rostislav Alexeyev, it was neither a plane nor a ship – but something in between. Using the ground effect (a cushion of air trapped between the wings and the water surface), the Ekranoplan could glide just a few meters above the sea at speeds of up to 500

CASPIAN SEA MONSTER — The Flying Aircraft Carrier ⚓🔥 Meet the legendary Caspian Sea Monster (KM Ekranoplan) — a flying giant that ruled the sea during the Cold War. It could glide just meters above water while carrying heavy missiles and troops. Half plane, half ship — 100% unstoppable power! ⚓✈️ 💬 Comment if you think the Philippines should have this kind of sea power! 🇵🇭 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT! #follower #CaspianSeaMonster #Ekranoplan #FlyingShip #SovietEngineering #SeaPo

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