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!

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

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

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. :cool: :cool:

I can't get the videos working either......

Real Player
QuickTime
WindowsMedia


None of them seem to like those two files. I want to see them too!!!

der kranoplan!

Bingo......added this and they worked for me. That thing is HUGE!!!

http://www.3ivx.com/download/index.html

The second movie shows that thing actually flying.....

Here is the original prototype..........:p

thanks Nort



and . . .:eek: :eek: :eek: HOLLY CRAP THAT THING IS INSANELY FRIKN HUGE!!!