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Glossary Term: Prototype

Ekranoplan A-8

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1930s. Though not deployed during World War II, it paved the way for further development of ground effect vehicles within the Soviet Union.

Ekranoplan A-9

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1930s. Though not deployed during World War II, it paved the way for further development of ground effect vehicles within the Soviet Union.

Ekranoplan A-10

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1930s. Though not deployed during World War II, it paved the way for further development of ground effect vehicles within the Soviet Union.

Ekranoplan A-11

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1930s. Though not deployed during World War II, it paved the way for further development of ground effect vehicles within the Soviet Union.

Ekranoplan A-12

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1930s. Though not deployed during World War II, it paved the way for further development of ground effect vehicles within the Soviet Union.

Elephant Tank

A German heavy tank, officially known as the Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus, developed during World War II. It was the heaviest tank ever built, but it was too large and unwieldy for practical use and only two prototypes were ever produced.

Ekranoplan A-2

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1930s. Though not deployed during World War II, it paved the way for further development of ground effect vehicles within the Soviet Union.

Ekranoplan A-3

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1930s. Though not deployed during World War II, it paved the way for further development of ground effect vehicles within the Soviet Union.

Ekranoplan A-4

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1930s. Though not deployed during World War II, it paved the way for further development of ground effect vehicles within the Soviet Union.

Ekranoplan N-1

A Soviet ekranoplane prototype developed in the 1960s that was designed to be a high-speed, long-range transport aircraft. However, the project was eventually abandoned due to technical challenges and the lack of a clear military need.