Nick Stevens Graphics in Elk: "A >>REALLY<< nice photo of a ..."

A >>REALLY<< nice photo of a LUN Ekranoplan.

August 23, 2025 at 1:37:22 PM

still i have no idea why those mashines aren't build more widely? Afaik they have really great physical abilities like fast and quite efficient. Or am i wrong informed?

My understanding is that they do not perform well in bad weather/ big waves.

Here is the story on THAT PARTICULAR ekranoplan:

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/caspian-sea-monster-ekranoplan/

CNN

The ‘Caspian Sea Monster’ rises from the grave

Is it a boat? Is it a plane? The Lun-class Ekranoplan, aka “The Caspian Sea Monster,” is actually both. And now one of the most extraordinary Cold War flying machines ever built is about to enjoy a new lease on life.