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Soviet ‘sea monster’ inspired this futuristic ‘flying boat’
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Soviet ‘sea monster’ inspired this futuristic ‘flying boat’

So: a strange boat with wings and a whale-like tail recently took flight over Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, marking the first crewed flight of the Viceroy Seaglider. This part-plane, part-boat craft by REGENT promises to combine boat convenience with aircraft speed, carrying 12 passengers at 180 mph or heavy cargo. Now, here’s the thing - it’s inspired by Soviet-era ekranoplans, those massive ground-effect vehicles nicknamed the “Sea Monster of the Caspian.” REGENT’s clever use of hydrofoils aims to fix past handling issues, making takeoffs smoother and faster, while the US military is already interested in its stealth and resupply potential.
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