Wings of Russia documentary. Episode 11 of 18. Ekranoplans. At the Edge of Two Environments

This episode is the story of the Soviet Wing-in-Ground-Effect Systems (air cushion vessels). See the story of creation and service of SM-1, SM-2, Be-1, VVА-14, Skat, Kаlmar, Омаr, Jayran, Zubr, KM, SM-5, SM-8, SM-6, Оrlyonok, Lun, Volga-2, Strizh, Ivolga, Aquaglide-5. ...Mankind created a lot of machines.… An airplane having mastered the laws of the air stopped being a miracle. Way before that ships tamed the oceans. But restless minds keep on creating new machines. And there you are – a vessel that can take off from water not really leaving it. What is it? A sailing aircraft, or a flying vessel? What kind of a technical wonder is that, existing at the edge of two environments? ----------------- offers the unique selection of plastic model kits, decals and accessories from ex-USSR. We also offer the Russian and Ukrainian illustrated military magazines, a lot of books and monographs, even rare and antique on military, history and similar subject. See us here and