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English forum => Ship Simulator 2008 => General discussions => Topic started by: Wave Music on April 28, 2010, 18:34:17

Title: Ekranoplan in Ship Simulator
Post by: Wave Music on April 28, 2010, 18:34:17

I wonder will it be possible to include ekranoplans in SS someday?   They can be related to planes as well as to ships, so it's not a crazy idea like it was with suggesting a Star Destroyer a year ago by someone.  

Here I found a nice model of Russian "Orlyonok"-type ekranoplan on Turbosquid:

http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-model-orlenok-ekranoplans-aircraft/285155

From the provided info there it looks like satisfying to the Guidelines at some points.




(http://www.rulinia.ru/files/pasha/desantnyy-ekranoplan-orlyonok.jpg)

(http://photofile.ru/photo/whites.fotoplenka/140436821/148951266.jpg)

(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/sea/orlenok/orlenok-3.jpg)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-90_Orlyonok

Title: Re: Ekranoplan in Ship Simulator
Post by: McGherkin on April 28, 2010, 21:33:43

Hmm, I'm not sure about ekranoplans. I don't think they could handle larger waves and they're more like planes with small wings than a ship.

They are cool though :thumbs:

Title: Re: Ekranoplan in Ship Simulator
Post by: Wave Music on April 28, 2010, 21:58:18

It could take off at waves up to 2 meters, which pretty much like hovercraft.  Speed 400 - 500 km/h.
I'd like to hear what developers would say about if it'll be possible for SS.


BTW, the game "Ports of Call 2010" has an ekranoplan.

Title: Re: Ekranoplan in Ship Simulator
Post by: saltydog on April 28, 2010, 22:05:38

Ah yes, the "Caspian Sea Monster"... :)

Title: Re: Ekranoplan in Ship Simulator
Post by: Minime on April 28, 2010, 22:09:15

I think it would be a interesting vessel/plane to sail in SS, I'm guessing it would take lots of concentration to steer that thing.