Gordon, Yefim

Soviet and Russian Ekranoplans: New Expanded Edition

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ISBN 13:: 9781910809365
author:: Gordon, Yefim
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Crecy Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 21.8 x 21.5 centimetres (1.65 kg
Genre:: Sports & Recreation, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Soviet and Russian Ekranoplans: A New Expanded Edition This comprehensive guide explores the development of wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicles, also known as ekranoplans, in Russia. From theory to practical applications, the book delves into the history of WIG research and construction in the Soviet Union and Russia. A detailed examination of specific designs developed over half a century is presented, with particular focus on Rostislav Alekseyev's significant contributions to this technology. The book also considers the work of other major design bureaus, such as Sukhoi, Bartini, and Beriyev. Recent developments in WIG aircraft have been influenced by economic and political changes following the Soviet Union's dissolution. The new edition has been updated with previously unpublished photos, diagrams, and examples from outside Russia, including the USA, Germany, and China.

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