Just think of the military applications for this,
 

What a cracking idea and so simple.

What could possibly go wrong....

It seems the Iranien revolutionairy guards are replacing their dingy's with a home developped stealthy variation.

Its been done many times before - Google 'hovercraft with wings'

I'd imagine the skirt would flap terribly in the airstream...

Editted to add: keesje - they're ground-effect vehicles. Different to hovercrafts. Great for target practice, being slow and not very maneouvrable.

You think that is cool?


Wonder if the marines could find a use...

Maybe for 'enhanced colonic irrigation', as an alternative to water-boarding?

This just looks like a smaller configuration of an ekranoplan (excuse spelling), if memory serves the Soviets developed BFO massive versions for logistic and assault applications.

How about putting it forward for the MR4 replacement.....

OOOps - sorry - I've started another one. B*gg*r.

'Stealth' flying boat... Complete with multi-edged piston engine sticking up into the air..:D

Target practice :}

Just a variation on a theme?
 

Been around for ages, just needing some tweeks!

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