Taking the BatBoat theory to it's ultimate conclusion...

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02-02-2004, 03:09 PM

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Taking the BatBoat theory to it's ultimate conclusion...

...why bother touching the water at all? This Russian-built beast was called the "Caspian Monster", and was intended as a troop/cargo transport using surface-effect technology.

I GOTTA get me one of these for the next Poker Run!

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02-02-2004, 03:22 PM

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WOW.....WOW!!!! More info and pics HERE

02-02-2004, 04:10 PM

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They have been known for years... there is someone building new ones.. do a search of ekronoplan

02-02-2004, 04:20 PM

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that thing is nuts. hey Nort i cant get the avi files on that link you put up to play in my windows midea player. i have avi enabled but i just get a "class not registered" pop up when i try and start it. any ideas? i would like to see the vids of that thing in action.

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