Various Ekranoplane and WIG projects

[gabrielorosco]

After searching a bit, I found a mention of the Ekranoplane Carrier here:

https://www.researchgate.net/public...evelopment_of_Transport_and_Aviation/download
I suppose more info can be dug out of the references to the paper.

The Carrier is Bartini project A-2500

 

[Brett Davidson]

Some more Pics, I hope they do sth and preserve it

Very J G Ballard.

 

[Hydroman]

I think WiGs have lots of merit and value, both for military as well as commercial applications. Its too bad the US does not look to develop LO-type Wigs for amphibious assault missions, operating in salt water could the issue but composites could solve that, maybe, not an expert in this area?

 

[shin_getter]

After searching a bit, I found a mention of the Ekranoplane Carrier here:

https://www.researchgate.net/public...evelopment_of_Transport_and_Aviation/download
I suppose more info can be dug out of the references to the paper.

The Carrier is Bartini project A-2500

Oh, found a reference on the forum:
https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/th...rek-rys-combat-ekranoplans.36783/#post-445860

 

[hesham]

What was this ?.

 

[Hood]

Is that an actual scan from the book?

Looks like a mix of a KM airframe with four NK-12M for cruising for the ASW patrol role.
Given it looks a cross between the KM and Orlyonok in features, I'd say this was a late 1960s proposal.

 

[flateric]

Project 1133, an ASW predecessor project of KM

 

[hesham]

What was this ?,I found it in this forum under the topic name ESKA-1 !.

https://reaa.ru/threads/modifikacija-ehkranoleta-ehska-1.12866/page-3

 

[hesham]

From A Russian book,forgive me,I can't remember its name now.

 

[hesham]

And;

 

[Grey Havoc]

https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroFuturism/comments/ygh8a3

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroFuturism/comments/ygh8a3/transatlantic_ekranoplans_ussr/

 

[fabulousfour]

The Ekranoplan Orion-25 has been tested in February this year.



https://vpk.name/en/688213_tests-of-the-orion-25-ekranoplane-have-begun.html
And here is a short video of it.

View: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZBYkvvi9xnE

 

[gabrielorosco]

Hi to All!

Does anybody has this book?

"Jane's Surface Skimmers - Volume 15-1982"

If positive, please send me a personal message. Thanks in advance!

Hugs!

 

[Scott Kenny]

Hi to all!
WIG of second generation
More info www.palio.ru/airfoilboat.htm

Is that a lifting body fore-end? weird!

Here a photo of Russia's Aeroprogress T-752 Shtyk

Aesthetically pleasing, I like the V-tails. Would be very interesting to compare that to a combat helicopter, as it seems the current flight models don't hover much anymore. Leaves them too vulnerable to incoming fire.

Great, there goes ANOTHER one of my great concepts to someone else! I swear it's telepathy

Actually I'm glad to see someone ELSE thought of using the Burnellie "Wing-fuselage" in a WIG configuration.

Randy

You've never seen the Bartini-Beriev VVA? Fat center fuselage with real wings on the outside, intended to be a VTOL-capable sub hunter!

Hi,


here is some Ekranoplane aircraft and projects;


http://www.telenir.net/transport_i_aviacija/tehnika_i_vooruzhenie_2008_01/p9.php

At the early of this article some aircraft and projects to Kharkov,which
it was displayed here;
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,11427.msg137264.html#msg137264

Have never seen a WIGE with that much forward sweep before...

^^nice! 500 hp V8 engine and 344 miles range.
I guess a Diesel would also be possible and i.m.o even better not only from fuel economy/range point of view!

Better for safety, too. Diesel fumes are not explosive like gasoline fumes are!

 

[Scott Kenny]

I'm wondering if the great desire for reduced carbon emissions in the aircraft industry would allow for trans-oceanic WIGE craft to replace passenger aircraft?

 

[TomcatViP]

I doubt it would be very popular.
Take a touring flight at your local airport while enjoying summer and ask your pilot for a 500ft altitude (if he is allowed) or 1000. Enjoy the ride and report here your comment on the above post

 

[Motocar]

Hola,


aquí hay algunos aviones y proyectos de Ekranoplane;


http://www.telenir.net/transport_i_aviacija/tehnika_i_vooruzhenie_2008_01/p9.php

Al principio de este artículo se muestran algunos aviones y proyectos para Jarkov, que
se mostró aquí;
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,11427.msg137264.html#msg13726Next cutaway PAI-67 in the "mouse"...! Need more data Motocar

 

[ILikeTanks]

Hi,


anther Alekseev Ekranoplane project.


http://www.iarex.ru/gallery/photo904.html

Do you have information on this one?

 

[flateric]

Kasatka (Orca) patrol WIG
https://books.google.ru/books?id=Rg...q="патрульный экраноплан" касатка 200&f=false

 

[ILikeTanks]

Hi,


anther Alekseev Ekranoplane project.


http://www.iarex.ru/gallery/photo904.html

It was in a nice idea to use the tail mast to also mount radar in addition of rudders, this would save some weight and drag. This ekranoplan (surface gliding) boat looks to be drawn using Alexeyev's own style. Also, Ekranoplane I consider to be not an accurate translation. In Russian, that was spelled "EkranoPLAN" (screen gliding) not "EkranoSAMOLET" (screens plane). So I suggest removing the e. In the original language the plan was not for aircraft, as it would be "samolet" in that case. Also, plus, there are evidence that Alexeyev's development of Ekranoplan was a sucessor to his numerous fast boats and hydrofoil projects over the mid 20th century, and I've saw a drawing of what preceded the Ekranoplan: a hydrofoil boat with propellers above water and the hull shaped like an airfoil. which is increasingly adopting new concepts in reducing drag for a ship.

 

[hesham]

What was this ?.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d2/13/b8/d213b8b00d0d2f52ec3b1f0d2928bc7f.png

 

[Scott Kenny]

What was this ?.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d2/13/b8/d213b8b00d0d2f52ec3b1f0d2928bc7f.png

Looks small, like a private plane. 6 seats or so.

 

[publiusr]

Propellets between the two sets of wings?

 

[Scott Kenny]

Propellets between the two sets of wings?

Looks like. Very small nacelles, so probably a turboprop, rotary, or gods forbid electric.

 

[hesham]

Also,was that a real Wig concept ?.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5a/01/6b/5a016b11d0c6ea4bbd6dad98eb0c0215.jpg

 

[Brett Davidson]

Doesn't mention Wigs specifically but it could.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/prog...34117/prof-tim-ryley-the-seaplane-rises-again

 

[gabrielorosco]

Also,was that a real Wig concept ?.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5a/01/6b/5a016b11d0c6ea4bbd6dad98eb0c0215.jpg

This is a real concept, it was designed by an engineer of the Alexeev Design Bureau, but remained only as a concept. A six turboprop-powered version was also designed.

 

[hesham]

Little known Ekranoplane ?.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a6/7e/65/a67e65aafd182138b98a739ace4b2734.jpg

 

[Stargazer]

Little known Ekranoplane ?.

The item describes it as a "rotoplane" called the "Premier-2000".
The designation "Ku-717" makes me think it could be a design by Anatoliy Kuzmin, who previously built an experimental prototype designated the Ku-17 Courier, but it's only a hypothesis.

 

[Stargazer]

Little known Ekranoplane

If you have the courage, you can always browse through the dozens of issues of Техника - молодёжи... It will be in there!
http://zhurnalko.net/journal-2

 

[ILikeTanks]

Little known Ekranoplane ?.

I've seen a concept like this in the past. A unusual way of planing.

 

[hesham]

From this source.

 

[hesham]

Is that a real project ?,

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/302726406212973667/

View: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/302726406212973667/

 

[hesham]

Hi,

https://www.barque.ru/image/13894/1

 

[hesham]

I can't ID this one ?

 

[hesham]

Hi,

Sea launch of a launch vehicle from an ekranoplan (project of the Central Research Institute named after Academician A.N. Krylov).

Reusable universal space transport system - "ekranoplan - aerospace aircraft" (project of OOO "Marengo").

https://vk.com/@hydrofoils-ekranoplany-proshloe-nastoyaschee-buduschee-chast-2-ya

 

[Motocar]

Cutaway PAI-67, author Motocar in free speculative interpretation and blue print

 

[hesham]

Hi,

https://reaa.ru/threads/modifikatsiya-ekranoleta-eska-1.12866/

 

[shedofdread]

"REGENT Craft reveals the first full-scale prototype of its all-electric composite maritime vessel, kicks off testing campaign that will culminate in human seaglider flight mid-year."

https://www.compositesworld.com/new..._medium=email&utm_campaign=CW+Today+3/21/2025
"Seaglider" - thought that referred to a submarine that drove itself forward by varying its density - Oh well...

 

[Hydroman]

"REGENT Craft reveals the first full-scale prototype of its all-electric composite maritime vessel, kicks off testing campaign that will culminate in human seaglider flight mid-year."
View attachment 763744
https://www.compositesworld.com/new..._medium=email&utm_campaign=CW+Today+3/21/2025
"Seaglider" - thought that referred to a submarine that drove itself forward by varying its density - Oh well...

Not enough motors or props. What are the motor speeds, around 10 to 12 thousand rpm? How many battery packs for this?