Nick Stevens GraphicsGas-turbine air-cushion vehicle "Sormovich".
USSR, 1973.
USSR, 1973.
Cogito Ergo Disputo@Nick_Stevens_graphics why did production stop?
How would I know?
@Nick_Stevens_graphics yes, how would you?
PaddyTech 👾@Disputatore @Nick_Stevens_graphics this suggests a weakness in the transfer gearbox. With about 2,000hp it’s probably not surprising. https://www.gw2ru.com/history/1232-giant-soviet-hovercraft-sormovich
Cool photos, thanks!
@PaddyTech @Nick_Stevens_graphics I was itching to know, thanks. It actually looked good, so I was surprised that I had never seen it before.
Garrett Latimer@Nick_Stevens_graphics They're just such a Gerry Anderson kind of thing, aren't they?
Jeff Zugale - Z Factory@Nick_Stevens_graphics that’s crazy cool
ChertRidge@Nick_Stevens_graphics Where can I get one?
I suggest you start at a St Petersburg Naval Scrapyard...
@Nick_Stevens_graphics I'll be right back and let you know.
In all seriousness on one trip there I saw this thing like a giant raft with three upside down jumbo jet engines mounted on it...
I later worked out it was a Zubr heavy hovercraft without the skirt.