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This ekranoplan earned its nickname “Caspian Sea Monster” because it was spotted by US satellites on the Caspian Sea, and its purpose and capabilities were initially a mystery to the West. It was one of the most unusual aircraft of the Cold War era.

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David3 years ago

Could not fly off ground more than the size of its wingspan. It used ground effect to quickly transport cargo across the sea.

ThePhotino3 years ago

Would have been quite the ride

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M'CanicallyPropelled3 years ago

Less of a plane, more of a plane-shaped ferry.

Bitcoiin Boii3 years ago

Would like to see how it flies above like ...anywhere apart form the Caspian sea. It was completely useless when waves were above 2 meters

H P Das3 years ago

possibly to avoid radars

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