Draft:Bartini A-2500
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| Bartini A-2500 | |
|---|---|
Conceptual design of the Bartini A-2500 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Airbrine Aircraft Carrier |
| Designer | Robert Bartini |
| Status | Cancelled |
| History | |
| Introduction date | Conceptualized in the 1960s |
The Bartini A-2500 was a conceptual Soviet airborne aircraft carrier proposed by Robert Bartini in the 1960s. Designed as a massive ground-effect vehicle, it aimed to serve as a high-speed platform for transporting aircraft and military assets across oceans.
Delevopment
[edit]The project was developed as part of Soviet efforts to explore new technologies for military transport during the Cold War. The A-2500 was envisioned as an airbrone aircraft carrier with the capacity to carry a range of aircraft, including fighters, bombers, and transport planes, on multiple decks. The design featured 10 turbofan engines, each capable of generating 30-33 tons of thrust, which would allow the vehicle to travel at higher speeds than conventional ships.[1]
The project faced significant technical and economic challenges. The technology necessary for constructing such a large-scale vehicle was not fully developed at the time, and the cost of building and testing the A-2500 proved prohibitive. Moreover, by the time the concept was being considered, conventional aircraft and naval platforms were seen as more practical solutions for the needs of the Soviet military.
References
[edit]- ^ Bartini and his Projects Vol. 4 by Konstantin Udalov and Marek Rys: Combat Ekranoplans.