DRC aqualines has announced its future plan to move the design and production of its Aquas Ekranoplan to the Basque Country, Spain. the project will produce a “ground effect” marine vehicle for the high-speed transport of passengers and goods. the "flying" ship should be in two distinct versions: 100% electric and hydrogen hybrid.
A flying ship capable of floating on the surface of water
The vehicle developed by RDC aqualines can reach high speeds thanks to ground effect, an aerodynamic phenomenon that occurs during flight at very low altitudes. The compression of the air produced between the ground and the ekranoplan wing increases its lift and makes it a "flying" object that floats on the water at speeds of up to 200 km/h.
These types of seaplanes will be used primarily for passenger transport, but could also improve search and rescue operations at sea.
A revolution in the maritime passenger market
'Aquas' is designed to carry twelve people and two crew members. Its advanced safety, comfort and seakeeping performance will provide people with a unique experience. This multipurpose "flying vessel" concept was inspired by the new needs and requests of potential operators from all over the world. 'We develop advanced ground effect vehicle designs for water transport that can revolutionize the maritime passenger market. we are on the edge of the aviation and naval industry while we are building a flying ship,” he announced the company in a post.
