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The increase in lift experienced by wings in close proximity to the ground.
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What about a Plane-Train?
The Shanghai Maglev Train's max speed is 267 mph. Could a plane be made to follow a rail, surface area provided, if not an existing rail to travel along? How much faster could the heavily modified tra …
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Could a wing be designed to exploit both normal flying and ground effect?
Ground Effect planes' wings are stubby and the height over the ground or water is limited to wing span.
Could a wing be designed to exploit both normal flying and ground effect together to give the pl …
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Do aircraft obtain better milage by flying high or by using "ground effect?" [duplicate]
It has been said the most fuel efficient way to fly is by flying in thinner air. On the other hand the largest plane in the world was the Russian "Caspian Sea Monster" Ekranoplan, which is said to be …
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What happens when a "ground effect" plane approaches the sound barrier?
Does the shock wave inhibit or contribute to lift? What is the ideal speed to fly near or on the speed of sound while using the ground effect?