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Ekranoplans were high-maintenance, sucked corrosive saltwater into the engines, had huge turning radiuses and couldn't operate in rough waters. Mustard did a gr

• kylegordon 6y ago
  To be fair, the traditional ferries serving the West of Scotland can't handle rough waters either. It's a problem that plagues both designs.
• Animats 6y ago
  Right. All the problems of a large seaplane, and you never get enough altitude to get clear of high seas.