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Hey Everyone. Today I am now participating the JNO Monthly contest 2nd edition. So here it is, the Lun-Class Ekranoplan. You could hover this (or fly this cuz i accidently made this thing fly) thing to pitch up instantly.

The Lun-Class Ekranoplan is a massive Soviet-era ground effect vehicle (GEV) designed by Rostislav Alexeyev, a brilliant engineer. It's a marvel of Soviet engineering, built in the 1970s and '80s.

What is it?
The Lun-Class Ekranoplan is a ground effect vehicle, meaning it uses the "ground effect" phenomenon to fly just above the water's surface. It "flies" on a cushion of air, generated by its massive wings, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 550 km/h (340 mph).

Design
The Ekranoplan has a huge, flat, wing-like body, with a length of 73.8 meters (242 ft 2 in) and a height of 19.2 meters (63 ft)(in real life, but on JNO, its different). It's powered by 10 Kuznetsov NK-87 turbofans, 8 at the front and 2 at the rear. These engines provide the thrust needed to get it moving and keep it "flying" above water.

Purpose
The Lun-Class was designed for military use, specifically as a missile carrier and attack craft. It could carry 6 Moskit (SS-N-22 Sunburn) missiles, making it a formidable opponent.

Capabilities
- Speed: Up to 550 km/h (340 mph)
- Range: Approximately 1,000 km (620 miles)
- Payload: 100 tonnes (220,000 lbs)
- Crew: Around 15 personnel

Legacy
Only one operational Lun-Class Ekranoplan was built, and it's been sitting in Kaspiysk, Russia, since the 1990s. It's a testament to Soviet innovation and engineering prowess.

GENERAL INFO

PERFORMANCE

  • Total Delta V: 0m/s
  • Total Thrust: 667kN
  • Engines: 22
  • Wet Mass: 2.41E+5kg
  • Dry Mass: 1.83E+5kg

STAGES

Stage Engines Delta V Thrust Burn Mass

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