Bohai Sea Monster Chinese Ekranoplan
Ekranoplan
Other
Basic Information
Name
Bohai Sea Monster Chinese Ekranoplan
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Ekranoplan
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Bohai Sea Monster Chinese Ekranoplan features a flying boat hull with a distinctive T-tail arrangement with two vertical stabilizers. This configuration is not found on regular aircraft but has been used on several Ekranoplans including some in China. It appears to have a comparatively short wingspan and large tail, typical of Ekranoplans. Its low visibly grey paint scheme is indicative of a military role. Ekranoplans are particularly suited to transport, including in the context of amphibious operations. Some Soviet types were designed to quickly deliver troops and an armored vehicle to an enemy beach. This is a role normally associated with Hovercraft in the Chinese Navy (PLAN). The new type may therefore be an assault transport.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Four jet engines are mounted above the wing. These have slightly flattened nozzles suggesting downward angled thrust. This two is indicative of an Ekranoplan design. The engines may have a second scoop intake above the main intake, the but photo's angle does not show this fully.
System
Alternate Designation(s)
Bohai Sea Monster
Type
Ekranoplan
Manufacturer
INA
Crew
INA
Number of Engines
4 ea
Note
Ekranoplans, also known as Wing-in-Ground Effect (WIG), are aircraft designed to fly just above the surface of the water. Ekranoplans offer some advantages over both aircraft and ships. The low-flying vessels would remain hidden to most radar systems until appearing over the horizon. With top speeds around 10 times faster than that of naval ships, a fleet of incoming ekranoplans would give coastal defenses precious little time to react. Ekranoplans are also able to pass harmlessly over anti-ship mines and can carry heavier loads than equivalent aircraft thanks to the ground effect cushion on which they surf.
Dimensions
Length
INA
Wing Span
INA
Height
INA
Maximum Takeoff Weight
INA
Note
The Bohai Sea Monster Chinese Ekranoplan exact dimensions haven't been officially released, it's described as being very large, potentially comparable to the Soviet "Caspian Sea Monster" which was 92 meters long and a wingspan of 37 meters.
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Four jet engines are mounted above the wing. These have slightly flattened nozzles suggesting downward angled thrust. This two is indicative of an Ekranoplan design. The engines may have a second scoop intake above the main intake, the but photo’s angle does not show this fully.
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
INA
Maximum Speed
INA
Service Ceiling
INA
Protection
Stealth Properties
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Ekranoplan
Air > Ekranoplan
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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