Wings Of Russia - Ekranoplans, Hovercraft, Etc.

[red750]

Russian documentary on ekranoplans (wing-in-ground-effect vehicles), and includes a section on hovercraft.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr8N0Z4Cl0U

 

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[Guest Michael Coates]

2:10 seconds is a hairy landing !

 

 

[Guest Michael Coates]

The Russians are some of the smartest aircraft designers ever !

 

 

[bas]

You can actually find the full series (many hour long episodes) for download in the usual places too. (If you want to watch them on the big screen)

 

 

[willedoo]

Very interesting viewing, thanks Peter. Also interesting to see the crew of the KM Caspian Sea Monster wearing tank helmets instead of the usual ShL leather inner/com helmets. A bit more padding in the event of a prang at least.

 

Cheers, Willie.