This is based on the Russian Ekranoplan, but it is much smaller.
The whole concept is based around what is called 'Ground Effect' which is what happens when a wing is very close to the ground. The wing traps air underneath itself, building up a 'cushion' of air which lifts it off the ground.
The winglet near the aircraft can be placed on the engine and if you change the angle of attack, it will help the aircraft lift a little faster, but watch your speed as it may start flying, which it isn't really supposed to do.
The real one could fly about 100 meters above the water before the 'ground effect' stopped working and it came back down.
For more info, Gooogle "The Caspian Sea Monster" or click the LINK to watch an informative YouTube video.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 33.4ft (10.2m)
- Length 65.6ft (20.0m)
- Height 27.3ft (8.3m)
- Empty Weight 17,545lbs (7,958kg)
- Loaded Weight 37,006lbs (16,785kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.789
- Wing Loading 59.9lbs/ft2 (292.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 618.0ft2 (57.4m2)
- Drag Points 7051
Parts
- Number of Parts 45
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 228
Dear colleague, I ask you to draw your attention to my work on this effect, if you want it, then I will tell you how it can be achieved within the game
@robloxweponco Thankyou.
I am working on a bigger version, not full scale though.
The original "Caspian Sea Monster" was a big plane/boat, call it what you will.
Noice