Sea Gliders

[Buckman]

Although the Russians have or had an operation version Ekranoplan , I wonder if they will be able to convey cars and caravans and at what price? See https://www.dailymail.co.uk/science...liders-set-ferry-passengers-Channel-2028.html

 

[Raywood]

Probably caravans will be too expensive on that route.

 

[Buckman]

Probably caravans will be too expensive on that route.

It is probably only for people?

 

[otherclive]

Interesting that they are being considered for commercial usage. At that speed they would be subjected to weather conditions whereas ferries would not be so susceptible.

 

[Buckman]

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Interesting that they are being considered for commercial usage. At that speed they would be subjected to weather conditions whereas ferries would not be so susceptible.

Not sure if I would want to be flying at that speed so close to the water. One freak wave and you are history. Flying across Bay of Biscay could be interesting on a bad weather day.

 

[Jcloughie]

I remember going on the hovercraft with the van. I found it a boring trip, so much spray and zero visibility.

John