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Answer by Guy Inchbald for Can ekranoplans (GEV) be more efficient than...
Fuel efficiency of a given type can vary considerably over different distances. The conditions necessary for optimal efficiency also vary widely between types. The jet is best at high speeds and high...
View ArticleAnswer by NickM for Can ekranoplans (GEV) be more efficient than traditional...
As some of the comments above (which are really on the money) suggest it's a complicated question to answer because it is a case of "horses for courses" and that is even if we focus purely on...
View ArticleCan ekranoplans (GEV) be more efficient than traditional airliners?
Ekranoplans or Ground Effect Vehicles (GEV) fly low enough to the ground that their wings stay in the ground effect. This increases lift and efficiency. But GEV fly in the lower atmosphere (literally...
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