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Is that an Orthodox Church or a Mosque? Either way, absolutely STUNNING work...
 
That's an odd build, do you know the type of this airplane?

Grrr, Imrahil
It's an Lun-class ekranoplan (ground-effect plane).

Like everything with Russian design philosophy, this one doesn't disappoint in its own ork-like way.

It flew using the lift generated by the ground effect of its large wings when within about four metres (13 ft) above the surface of the water. Although they might look similar to regular aircraft, and have related technical characteristics, ekranoplans like the Lun are not aircraft, seaplanes, hovercraft, nor hydrofoils. Rather, "ground effect" is a distinct technology. The International Maritime Organization classifies these vehicles as maritime ships.

Wingspan: 44.00 m
Length 73.80 m
Height: 19.20 m
Empty Weight: 243,000 kg
Maximum Take-Off Weight: 380,000 kg
Maximum Speed: 500 km/h
Range: 2,000 km
Altitude of Flight: 1-5 m
Aircrew: 10

Edit: ninja'd
 
It's an Lun-class ekranoplan (ground-effect plane).

Like everything with Russian design philosophy, this one doesn't disappoint in its own ork-like way.



Wingspan: 44.00 m
Length 73.80 m
Height: 19.20 m
Empty Weight: 243,000 kg
Maximum Take-Off Weight: 380,000 kg
Maximum Speed: 500 km/h
Range: 2,000 km
Altitude of Flight: 1-5 m
Aircrew: 10

Edit: ninja'd

Just found it myself an hour ago ;) Thanks anyway.
Interesting type of physics behind it. definitely Ork-like, they didn't seem to be very sensitive of looks as long as it functioned correctly.

Grrr, Imrahil
 
Just found it myself an hour ago ;) Thanks anyway.
Interesting type of physics behind it. definitely Ork-like, they didn't seem to be very sensitive of looks as long as it functioned correctly.

Grrr, Imrahil
Another good example of this is the Hind. Not only is it a flying AFV, but because the cockpit is effectively an armoured coffin they decided that the best way to counter incoming missiles was to ram them.
 
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