The Caspian Sea Monster Rises Again—in China
Summary
In the 1960s, the Soviet Union built a large, fast vehicle called an ekranoplan that skimmed over water and could threaten ships. Recently, China has shown a similar type of craft near the Bohai Sea, raising questions about its purpose and military use. Some experts worry about potential threats, especially related to Taiwan, while others caution against assuming conflict is imminent.Key Facts
- The original "Caspian Sea Monster" was a Soviet ekranoplan tested in the 1960s that weighed 600 tons and was 300 feet long.
- The ekranoplan was designed to fly close to the water surface and attack ships quickly.
- It crashed in 1980, and its designer died shortly after.
- Recently, China has revealed its own wing-in-ground-effect craft called the "Bohai Sea Monster."
- This new Chinese craft might carry weapons, drones, sensors, or other equipment, but details are unclear.
- Some U.S. experts see China as a serious military threat because of advances like this.
- Others believe that warnings about a Chinese attack on Taiwan may be exaggerated.
- The U.S. has explored similar technology, like the DARPA's Liberty Lifter project, to move cargo over the ocean.
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