Alexeiev KM-1 CASP-A “Kaspian Monster” (experimental)

The project of this ground effect vehicle, or ekranoplane, began in 1963, giving rise to a prototype that made its maiden flight in 1966 and that was baptized as “Alexeyev KM”, although it is also known as “KM-1 Casp A” ekranoplane. The letters “K.M.” means “Korabl Maket”, (or experimental craft), but they have been popularly interpreted as “Kaspian Moster”, due to its appearance and size. The model did not pass the testing phase and was destroyed in an accident in 1980.

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Categoría: experimental - U.S.S.R.

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Country of origin	Soviet Union
Builder	Central Hydrofoil Design Bureau, Rostislav Alexeyev
Type	Ground effect vehicle or Ekranoplan
Date	From 1963 to 1980
Combat weight	From 495,000 to 544,000 kg
Dimensions (length x wingspan x height)	From 92 to 106 meters long – From 32 to 40 meters wing span – 21.80 meters high
Wing area	662.50 m2 with a wing span of 37.60 meters
Power plant	10 x Dobrynin VD.7 turbojet, 127.53 kN each
Power, (total)	681,000 hp
Speed	Max. 500km/h – Cruise 430 km/h
Range	1,500 km
Production	1 experimental prototype