Ekranoplan in Ship Simulator

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[Wave Music]

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

[McGherkin]

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

[Wave Music]

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.

[saltydog]

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

[Minime]

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.