Boston-Based Company Creates ‘Seaglider’ That Moves 180 MPH Above The Water

If conventional WIG vehicles haven’t taken off why would it be different with electric WIG? I’m not sure I see what’s disruptive about this.
 
I suggest 2 possible benefits:

1 - less resistance to electric 'flying' as in what happens if the power fails - not much you land in the sea, in your boat shaped plane.
2- WIG's are more efficient, which is important to electric vehicles at the moment, they need that efficiency, and the speed isnt too high.

As to general success of WIG's, i agree.
 
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Lockheed Martin Invests In Potential Sea Skimming Assault Craft

Lockheed Martin is dipping a toe in the sea of electric aircraft offerings with “major investment” in the ground effect sea skimming Regent Seaglider. The unusual application has gathered a...
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And visit Regent website to see a cool video with some Catalina vibs:

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REGENT | Coastal Travel. 100% Electric.

We develop & manufacture all-electric, passenger-carrying, wing-in-ground-effect vehicles to service coastal routes, building on real-world-proven tech.
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@admins : could we have this topic moved out of the bar as it gained some credentials?
 
Cuban is a backer, and Lockheed is coming to the party.

No outrageous claims, "Across the Pacific on one charge" which is a good start. Seems to be on the QT as well.

Maybe this one will go the distance.................

Regards,
 
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