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Glossary Term: Prototype

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 A-5

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-6

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-7

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-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.

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.