Capable of reaching an altitude almost 10,000 feet while maintaining 400 kmh, the a90 is a plainly weird vehicle that came about in the soviet era. Professional and amateur papers published on ekranoplan, wig and high speed model and full size marine craft. The oncoming airflow under the wing creates extra lift, an air. Novel highperformance marine vehicles, such as the air cushion vehicle acv, surface effect ship ses, highspeed monohull craft mhc, catamaran cat, hydrofoil craft hyc, wavepiercing. Rcflugboot ekranoplan ein downloadplan aus modell aviator 2 min 2 sec. For wig craft mooring four range cleats, placed fixed on the wing in front and stern parts 2 pieces onboard, are provided. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Dec 10, 2014 the lunclass ekranoplan, also known as the caspian sea monster, is a ground effect vehicle designed by rostislav evgenievich alexeev and used by the soviet and russian navies from 1987 until the. The term ekranoplan refers to the russian for screen plane or. Wig, gev, ekranoplans, call them what you will, they are the ultimate transportation device. Oct 24, 2017 the lun ekranoplan sported an overall length of 242 feet with a wingspan of 144 feet and height to tail top of 63 feet making her one of the largest operational aircraft ever completed. The sealaunch project is already in full swing facilitating vertical launches, however for the shuttlelike horizontal launches and landings, russian. Major government funding if it were to succeed, just as the russian ekranoplan. The massive cold war russian plane 36 pictures atchuup.
Aerodynamic characteristics of wing of wig catamaran vehicle. A practical guide to building ekranoplan wig models graham k taylor independent consultant, england overview the model world and the real world during the last 50 years scientists professors and students have written many learned papers which explore the complexities of ground effect aerodynamic theory. The aircraft was designed around the idea known as winginground effect, which basically allowed for an increased weight aircraft to utilized the lowaltitude lift over water for increased range and better fuel economy. The aircraft was designed around the idea known as winginground effect, which basically allowed for an increased weight aircraft to utilized the lowaltitude. Pdf russias ekranoplans torrent yun et al, wig craft and ekranoplan, doi 10. Wig rides above the surface like an airplane on a dynamic air cushion that is produced by the vessels forward motion. Wig craft and ekranoplan liang yun alan bliault johnny doowig craft and ekranoplan ground effect craft technolo. One of the most unusual airplanes of all time the ekranoplan. Ekranoplan free download plan here is my small and simple ekranoplan not a scale model i took some characteristics from the lun, orlyonok and km. The awesome sovietrussian km caspian sea monster of 1970s, 550 tonnes 250kmh.
See more ideas about flying boat, ground effects and aircraft. Russian approach to aircraft design and development. Ekranoplan vs lippisch hoverwing wig craft technology. High speed marine technology has fascinated me for a long time. A wig craft uses the same surface cushion effect as a hovercraft, but instead of an engine and fan to give lift, forward speed and large wings are used to force air under the craft. The adoption of wig has been slow due to the complicated technology issues surrounding the vessel. Wig craft and ekranoplan ground effect craft technology liang.
I have flattened out printable templates to be copied and pasted so it can be assembled wherever you have an a4 printer available. Alan bliault is the author of wig craft and ekranoplan 4. On the other hand i dont really understand the double wing concept of the bixel wig. Known as winginground effect wige craft or by their russian name of ekranoplan, these vehicles combined the best of both worlds, operating on the borderline between the sky and the sea, offering the speed of an aircraft coupled with better operating economics and the ability to operate pretty much anywhere on the worlds waterways. Keywords winginground effect craft, wig, ekranoplan, aircraft design, rc. The ekranoplan is a vehicle resembling an aircraft, but which operates solely on the principle of the ground effect the increased lift and decreased aerodynamic drag that an aircrafts wings generate when they are close to a fixed surface.
Km the russian caspian sea monster ekranoplan km was the biggest groundeffect vehicle ever designed 100 meters long, weight. For example, the exsoviet lun had a range of about 1,900 km, while the smaller a90 orlyonok can travel 1,500 km. Computational aerodynamics and flight stability of winginground. That is the one which unfortunatelly burnt away, after its first trial on water. A lunclass ekranoplan developed in the 1970s bristled with weapons, making it a formidable vehicle for a surprise coastal attack. From literature, ive noted the following desireable attributes of ekranoplan main wing sections. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The massive lun class ekranoplans crew consisted of 7 officers and 4 warrant officers.
A winginground wig craft is a marine craft equipped with wings which. Attkinvest ekranoplan wig craft projects passenger ekranoplan aquaglide30 passenger ekranoplan aquaglide30. When mooring the anchor tow is fixed by range cleat, placed on the wing. Attkinvest ekranoplan wig craft projects passenger ekranoplan aquaglide30 passenger ekranoplan aquaglide30 is the ekranoplan of type a according the imo classification, designed for transportation 28 passengers at the distance 700km 378nm at the speed of 200220kmh 110 kts. This is a model based off a preexisting paper model i threw together. Your print orders will be fulfilled, even in these challenging times. This caspian sea monster was a giant soviet spruce goose. This massive 550ton seaplane measured 240 feet long and 63 feet tall with a 144 foot wingspan. In the last halfcentury, highspeed water transportation has developed rapidly. Capable of reaching an altitude almost 10,000 feet while maintaining 400 kmh, the a90 is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Subarupowered homemade hoverwing is a diy miniekranoplan. About the ekranoplan km caspian sea monster 02 plan this plan is 59. Wigcraft flight control concept for the waved sea eucass.
In january 2014, i built this model of a jorg type, tandem wing ekranoplan 10. Ekranoplan vs lippisch in sharp contrast with the design of the lippisch reverse delta wing planform, the ekranoplan type ground effect vessels are all square planform vessels. Dec 20, 2014 this means that a typical ekranoplan cannot complete a transcontinental journey in one go, and it would have to stop for refueling. Wig craft is one of high speed low altitude flying vehicle which could take off and land on any relatively flat. The lunclass ekranoplan, also known as the caspian sea monster, is a ground effect vehicle designed by rostislav evgenievich alexeev and used by. Although little power is required to fly in ground. Wing in ground vehicles operating as highspeed passenger ferries. Apr 06, 2017 actually, the craft could fly, just not very high. Its main feature is the forwards ram ducts that direct air under the main wing to enable longer low speed wing in ground effect. Wig craft and ekranoplan ground effect craft technology. Material and structural design of wig craft lift and propulsion systems of wig craft wig craft and ekranoplan. On empty, the system weighed in at 630,500lbs and held a maximum takeoff weight of 837,700lbs. The elegant design of the ekranoplan resembling the configuration of the aircraft and high quality paining make it look very attractive.
Steve summers makes his debut on the shady russian torrent versions imprint with a massive three. Some types of ekranoplanwig vehicles ekranoplan stubwings configuration. This means that a typical ekranoplan cannot complete a transcontinental journey in one go, and it would have to stop for refueling. Changes to the fore and aft pitch of this type of ground effect crafts is damped at the trailing edge, through the air under the wings resistance to further compression. The aircraft was powered with eight kuznetsov nk87 turbofans, mounted on forwardcanards, each producing 127. The lun ekranoplan sported an overall length of 242 feet with a wingspan of 144 feet and height to tail top of 63 feet making her one of the largest operational aircraft ever completed. The a90 orlyonok doesnt suffer from these limitations, however. Figure 1 is the russian caspian sea monster wig craft in full ground effect flight carrying perhaps twice the payload as in wingborne flight. Russias groundbreaking winginground effect warship called by russians ekranoplan lun to be preserved.
The ekranoplan man experimental radio controlled models are a great way of exploring ideas. Pdf russias ekranoplans torrent pdf russias ekranoplans torrent download. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Wig craft is one of high speed low altitude flying vehicle which could take off and land on any relatively flat surface such as land, water, snow, and ice. It has been downloaded 14 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Ground effect craft technology will be of interest to naval engineers, aviation engineers, naval architects, and mechanical engineers interested in the development and research of wing in ground wig and high performance marine vehicles. Nov 11, 2017 from literature, ive noted the following desireable attributes of ekranoplan main wing sections. Cruising speeds were in the vicinity of 280 miles per hour. The lunclass ekranoplan floatplane was one of the most distinct designs to emerge from the cold war. Pdf technology developments for wing in ground effect craft. Ground effect craft technology 2010 by yun, liang, bliault, alan, doo, johnny isbn. Ekranoplan with ram type ducts working printable paper model. The 3d virtual model is included so you pull it apart and use it.
Wig craft concepts are different among other vehicles since it can be categorized as an intermediate level between ships and airplane. This creates a dynamic cushion, which lifts the craft clear of the surface. There is only that web page, and this photo of a full scalei guess craft. Ekranoplan is equipped with anchor weighing 10 kg and anchor tow, which consists of two parts of 25 meters each. Maneuverability of wig vehicles near other craft or quay side is difficult due to their protruding wings. For wigcraft mooring four range cleats, placed fixed on the wing in front and. When the ekranoplan is moving at cruising speed the other ships, yachts and boats in the background look like static models. Responsibility liang yun, alan bliault, johnny doo. Aerodynamic characteristics of wing of wig catamaran. An ekranoplan is a vehicle resembling an aircraft, but which operates solely on the principle of the ground effect the increased lift and decreased aerodynamic drag that an aircrafts wings generate when they are close to a fixed surface.
In theory bixel wigs body is a lifting body its the second wing. The problem of winginground effect most affective use in wigcraft flight by minimization of the. An ekranoplan is able to move near the surface of water or land due to the socalled ground effect. Ground effect craft technology provides a comprehensive overview of the design, development and building of wig vessels. In theory bixel wig s body is a lifting body its the second wing. Mar 03, 2017 the a90 orlyonok doesnt suffer from these limitations, however. Some types of ekranoplan wig vehicles ekranoplan stubwings configuration. Indeed, water is one for the most weird substances in the universe yet we take it so much for granted. Flying above waves, its motions might also be much reduced. Yun l, bliault a, doo j 2010 wig craft and ekranoplan. May 26, 2014 in january 2014, i built this model of a jorg type, tandem wing ekranoplan 10. Without question, the a90 was a product of the cold wars obsession with military technology.
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