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ground effect craft aka ekranoplan: ship or aircraft?



 
 
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Old February 14th 07, 06:02 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default ground effect craft aka ekranoplan: ship or aircraft?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_vehicle

it's flying, but it doesn't seem like it's an aircraft in the
strictest sence... would something like this be equivalent to a
seaplane or more of a hovercraft?
opinions?

 




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