Saw a programme on Discovery a while back, about a Russian aircraft that "flew" approx 3 - 6 feet above the water, at 500mph, and could carry approx 400 pax. If memory serves me it was jet powered and about the size of a 747. I think the project was eventually cancelled due to lack of funds.

Just reading that back, the whole thing sounds nuts I know, but I'm sure I didn't dream it! Anyone know what this thing is called and are there any websites for it?

Ta

 

Think you are on about WIGs

 

Thats the fella!!

Cheers Daz

 

It's the Caspian sea monster

http://web.channel4.com/learning/mai...d100663725.htm

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...G=Search&meta=

 

Are you referring to the Capsian Sea Monsters?

Basically the Soviets developed a number of aircraft that benefited from WIG - wing in the ground effect.

There is a more detailed explanation here...
http://www.flankerman.fsnet.co.uk/ekran_144.htm
Peter

 

Is there an echo in here?

 

Some how the middle echo seems clearer and more informative

 

...............................echo in here

 

It was a ground effect machine and promised to be very efficient. The Russians are very inventive and have produced quite interesting machines which were never considered by anyone else. The Germans have done a lot like that too.

Les