When you climb out of ground effect the nose tends to rise and the aircraft can do a back flip as seen on hydroplanes. A wig craft uses the same surface cushion effect as a hovercraft, but instead of an engine and fan to give lift, forward speed and large wings are used to force air under the craft. Most of the russian wig craft ekranoplans are not of the lippisch type. A practical guide to building ekranoplan wig models graham k taylor. Many researchers have had some successful attempts to develop wig crafts that fly near sea surface. Professional and amateur papers published on ekranoplan, wig and. Theory and design of air cushion craft ebook written by liang yun, alan bliault. A winginground wig craft is a marine craft equipped with wings which enables. Shape optimization of an airfoil in ground effect for. Ekranoplan 3d, available formats ige, igs, iges, futuristic plane surfer vehicle, ready for 3d animation and other 3d projects.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Wig craft and ekranoplan ground effect craft technology liang. The field was within a mile of a huge river, but there was only a sea of grass on the flying field. Ground effect craft technology wigs wing in ground are advanced hybrid air cushion crafts and they offer the combination of speed, fuel efficiency. Wing in ground vehicles operating as highspeed passenger ferries. Proceedings of the international workshop ekranoplans and very fast craft. Wig craft may have amphibious qualities, being capable of travelling over land, ice or snow surfaces in the transient or service modes of operation. Computational aerodynamics and flight stability of wingin. The commercial potential of wig craft has seldom been operationally demonstrated. The ekranoplan program and other commercial wig wing in groundeffect projects were effectively scuttled by the discovery that rogue waves were not only real but much more common than had been believed, rendering cargo or passenger wig vehicles at risk of destruction due to their. Pdf wig craft serves niche transportation needs researchgate. Wig russian designs like skb and marine passenger ekranoplan.
Ground effect craft technology download full ebook. For the considered hull, a database of hydrodynamic lift, drag, and moment coefficients is calculated, having as input the. In fact the large 300 foot russian ekranoplan was lost this way. The lunclass ekranoplan floatplane was one of the most distinct designs to emerge from the cold war. Winginground wig craft interim guidelines for winginground wig craft were approved by the maritime safety committee at its 76th session in december 2002 as msccirc. About aerofred has been providing model airplanes and boats plans to the modeling community since march 2006, the site has grown from a few hundreds of plans to the thousands you.
Alan bliault is the author of wig craft and ekranoplan 4. Design of a hoverwing aircraft presented to mechanical and. For more general discussion about wig ekranoplan design have a look at the rc general ekranoplan topic discussion group excellent stuff to be found here. Maneuverability of wig vehicles near other craft or quay side is difficult due to their protruding wings. In the case of the ekranoplan square planform design, this line of compressive stability runs across the craft in a straight line, and puts a critical stability control point into the fore and aft moment. This augmented lift improved the takeoff and landing performance by reducing takeoff speed and distance. Other names used are the ekranoplan this is a russian name that means a lifting surface close to a ground plane, flaircraft, wingship, hoverwing, winginsurfaceeffect ships or wises, poweraugmented wingin ground effect craft or parwig, dynamic air cushion craft or dacc, dynamic air cushion wingin ground effect craft or dacwig, and the.
Pdf aerodynamics study of wig craft near curved ground. Aerodynamic study of wig craft near curved ground sciencedirect. The aircraft was designed around the idea known as winginground effect, which basically allowed for an increased weight aircraft to utilized the lowaltitude lift over water for increased range and better fuel economy. Here are other peoples models that are remarkably similar to whizzywig, although i dont know for sure just how much they were inspired by it. Ive only added the cockpit canopy and replaced the motor and esc. Wig catamaran, wing in ground effect, aerodynamic characters, naca 6409, cfd analysis. The ekranoplan program and other commercial wig wing in groundeffect projects were effectively scuttled by the discovery that rogue waves were not only real but much more common than had been believed, rendering cargo or passenger wig vehicles at risk of destruction due to their inability to climb out of ground effect, where either a ship or. Novel and emerging vehicle and vehicle technology concepts. The adoption of wig has been slow due to the complicated technology issues. Retrospective theses and dissertations iowa state university capstones, theses and dissertations 1994 design of a wing section in ground effect. Computational aerodynamics and flight stability of winginground.
It flew using the lift generated by the ground effect of its large wings when within about four metres ft above the surface of the water. The ekranoplan uses the ground effect to generate high amounts of lift, allowing the vessel to have a high carrying capacity while achieving high speeds. This paper presents a wingin ground effect craft design as an alternative to the current ships, a means of faster and safer transportation. The sparrow is an updated version of the lunclass ekranoplan during the soviet era. Pdf the winginground effect wig craft, which lies between a seagoing ship and an aircraft. Aerodynamic characteristics of wing of wig catamaran vehicle. The aircraft was designed around the idea known as winginground effect, which basically allowed for an increased weight aircraft to utilized the lowaltitude.
What all that boils down to is that if you must operate in. Wig craft is more fuel efficient than other general aviation and transport aircrafts and has relatively very short takeoff distance. From legendary aquaglide5 to new ekranoplan wigcraft generation for investors and other wigcraft projects. Wig wing in ground effect craft in military and paramilitary applications the hoverwing concept a new generation of high speed marine craft nato conference rtoavt symposium april 7. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Other names used are the ekranoplan this is a russian name that means a lifting surface close to a ground plane, flaircraft, wingship, hoverwing, winginsurfaceeffect ships or wises, poweraugmented winginground effect craft or parwig, dynamic air cushion craft or dacc, dynamic air cushion winginground effect craft or dacwig, and the. Wing in ground effect wig craft 58 26 sinitsyn d n, maskalik a i, 1996, the ekranoplan is a new type of high speed water transport which can be used in all seasons, in.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read theory and design of air cushion craft. For more general discussion about wigekranoplan design have a look at the rc general ekranoplan topic discussion group excellent stuff to be found here. Faa regulations federal aviation administrationfaa says that. Popular books about wig craft written by attk leading specialists. I just like their designs, and tried to recreate their ep 15, as close as i could do. Select your model in attkinvest ekranoplan projects. The mk4, mk5 and mk6 craft are part of the whizzywig project to produce plans, and possibly a kit, for sale to model enthusiasts. Ground effect craft technology 2010 by yun, liang, bliault, alan, doo, johnny isbn. The trick of ekranoplan design is choosing a combination of wingtail aerofoils, sizes and locations to give automatic stability.
A very strong advantage of a wig craft is the high lift to drag ratio which. Winginground effect wig craft russian ekranoplans offers a new transport solution somewhere between boat and aircraft and may revolutionize the future. Volga 2 ekranoplan wigcraft airplane desktop wood model free. Wingin ground effect wig craft russian ekranoplans offers a new transport solution somewhere between boat and aircraft and may revolutionize the future fast sea transportation in terms of its characteristics. Faa regulations federal aviation administrationfaa says that ground effect machines gems, such as wigs, hovercraft, flarecraft, and similar surface effect vehicles fall outside their jurisdiction for regulation certification, licensing, etc. While some believe that it will bring a new era of high speed marine transportation, others believe it holds less promise than the hovercraft. Ground effect craft technology by liang yun, alan bliault, johnny doo. Passenger ekranoplan aquaglide30 passenger ekranoplan aquaglide30. Feb 03, 2008 classified as a class b wig craft class bwinginground effect craft by the united nations international maritime organization imo, the sea eagle is basically a hybrid between a boat and an. A groundeffect vehicle gev, also called a wingingroundeffect wig, groundeffect craft, wingship or ekranoplan.
The wings are significantly shorter than those of comparable aircraft, and this. Ekranoplans, also winginground wig effect crafts flying ships pioneered for military purposes in the 1930s by russian aeronautical engineers. Classified as a class b wig craft class bwinginground effect craft by the united nations international maritime organization imo, the sea. Drawing upon years of practical experience and using numerous examples and illustrative applications, liang yun, alan bliault and johnny doo discuss. Introduction the purpose of this book is to show russias role and achievements in the development of ekranoplans, or wingingroundeffect wig craft a new means of transportation which remains a fairly exotic domain to this day. The trick of ekranoplan design is choosing a combination of wingtail aerofoils, sizes and locations to. Wing in ground effect wig craft is a type of aircraft which takesoff and lands with very small ground clearance compared to other transport aircrafts. Professional and amateur papers published on ekranoplan, wig and high speed model and full size marine craft. Given stronger engines, reinforced structure, and higher armor protection. Request pdf wig craft and ekranoplan the structural configuration of a wig comprises the same key elements as an aircraft in particular a flying boat, see fig. Wigs wing in ground are advanced hybrid air cushion crafts and they offer the combination of speed, fuel efficiency, and ride smoothness. Ground effect craft technology provides a comprehensive overview of the design, development and building of wig vessels. Selling ekranoplan wing in ground effect flying ship youtube.
This must be carefully controlled by the trail plane and elevator, much like flying balanced on a seesaw. In parallel with acv development, in russia, a major military programme was begun in the 1960s to build large wig craft capable of jet plane speeds at a few meters above the sea for power projection in the caspian. These advantages make wig craft attractive for many. These craft were really ahead of their time, and the fall of the ussr contributed to stopping their development.
A wingin ground wig craft is a marine craft equipped with wings which enables it to remain airborne just above the water. Attkinvest ekranoplan wig craft projects passenger ekranoplan aquaglide30 passenger ekranoplan aquaglide30 is the ekranoplan of type a according the imo classification, designed for transportation 28 passengers at the distance 700km 378nm at the speed of 200220kmh 110 kts. This magnificent and museumquality crafted ekranoplan volga 2 alexeev volga2 airplane wood model is finely handmade from kilndried wood mahogany and skillfully handpainted by gifted artists. Wig regime 12 smallgap regime 14 strong close ground. The mk4, mk5 and mk6 craft are part of the whizzywig project to produce plans, and. This creates a dynamic cushion, which lifts the craft clear of the surface. Effective wigcraft large ekranoplane with facilities of. Theory and design of air cushion craft by liang yun, alan. Flew my ekranoplan last week at the small 2018 event in mayflower, arkansas.
Pdf the design of a fourseat reverse delta wig craft. Get user interface design book by pearson education pdf file for free from our online library. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Several designs were considered during concept evolution. Download ekranoplan plans at aerofred model airplanes plans.
Wig craft and ekranoplan ground effect craft technology. Click on links underline text in above text to download the documents pdf file format. A groundeffect vehicle gev, also called a wingingroundeffect wig, groundeffect craft, wingship or in russian. A practical guide to building ekranoplan wig models graham k taylor independent consultant, england. Aerodynamic characteristics of wing of wig catamaran. This group is a mix of amateurs, professionals and learned people that discuss and keep abreast of development in wing in ground effect technology around the world. Volga 2 ekranoplan wigcraft airplane desktop wood model. Faa regulations federal aviation administrationfaa says. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Only rather large wigcraft can have the range of operation in 2000 km and more. Save this book to read user interface design book by pearson education pdf ebook at our online library. Wig craft and ekranoplan liang yun alan bliault johnny doo wig. The lunclass ekranoplan is a ground effect vehicle gev designed by rostislav evgenievich alexeyev in 1975 and used by the soviet and russian navies from 1987 until sometime in the late 1990s. Jul 21, 2002 when you climb out of ground effect the nose tends to rise and the aircraft can do a back flip as seen on hydroplanes.
The ekranoplan uses the ground effect to generate high amounts of lift, allowing the vessel to have a. Subscribe to download rdc aqualines ekranoplan wig ep 50. On unsteady effects in wig craft aerodynamics hindawi. The wig craft principal mode of operation is flying through the atmosphere over water or other supporting surface ground in the zone of aerodynamic influence of the surface. Ekranoplan wig craft ekranoplans surface plane and seaplanes are waterborne platforms that take advantage ofthe broad water surface for takeoff and landing. A series of ekranoplan, namely the sm and km series, has been successfully constructed by russian engineers. Ekranoplan vs lippisch hoverwing wig craft technology. Wig rides above the surface like an airplane on a dynamic ai.
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