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Wing-in-Ground Crafts in Europe: From History to Contemporary Developments -TransNav Conference Presentation (2025)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This presentation examines the historical and contemporary development of wing-in-ground (WIG) crafts in Europe, tracing their evolution from early prototypes to modern flying models. It discusses different WIG craft types, sizes, and deployment concepts, highlighting Europe’s long-standing role in the development of ground-effect vehicles since the 1930s. The presentation emphasises the importance of historical knowledge, technical foundations, and cross-country experience exchange in shaping current and future innovation in WIG craft technology. It is based on a conference paper submitted to the TransNav 2025 Conference.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18381399

Author: Kerem, Kristin

Institution: Tallinn University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Research

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

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