The WIG Page Datasheet no. 29
Volga-2
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The Volga-2 is an 8 passenger PAR-WIG vehicle, performance tests showed that the operating economics of this vehicle are comparable with existing hydrofoils. The flexible construction is of a light alloy with the use of balloon type structures in order to give the craft amphibious capabilities (snow and ice). The Volga can handle waves up to 0.5 m and can climb a 10% gradient on land. The Volga is powered by two VAZ-413 rotary engines of 95 kW each.
The wing of the Volga has a very low aspect ratio (almost square). In spite of the relatively small and low mounted tailplane, the Volga is very stable. This stability is ensured by the special S-shaped wing section. The Volga is being produced by the Sukhoi group. If you want to buy one, the price is about $250.000.
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Pictures of Volga-2
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| picture | size (b) | by | description |
 | 10984 | G. Theophile | Front view of Volga-2 in cruise |
 | 14947 | A. Belyaev | Volga-2 on the beach with open door |
 | 18370 | G. Theophile | Volga-2 in cruise |
 | 15867 | G. Theophile | Volga-2 on the beach |
 | 34440 | A. Belyaev | Series production of Volga-2 |
 | 47107 | A. Belyaev | Volga-2 coming ashore |
 | 30100 | A. Belyaev | Front view of Volga-2 skimming the water surface |
 | 25183 | G. Rhind | Thrust deflectorsl of the Volga-2 fan |
 | 11547 | G. Rhind | Wake of the Volga-2 wing in cruise |
 | 33606 | G. Rhind | Front view of the Volga-2 wing with ducted fan |
 | 15583 | H.F. Walther | Volga-2 near the beach |
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Movies of Volga-2
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| movie | size (kb) | remarks |
 | 682 | The Volga-2 is a small ekranoplan with a particular PAR system. Here is a nice movie, from inside and outside that craft, during landing.
Movie provided by: D.N. Synitsin - EAGES |
 | 656 | Volga 2 demonstrates here her abilities to displace over land. After a short spin, she directs towards the water through some runway and goes flaring.
Movie provided by: D.N. Synitsin - EAGES |
 | 700 | Flarin' inside the Volga 2. Notice the windwipers and the engine mounted ON the wing !
Better to know that most of the lift is generated by the lower side on such machines !
Movie provided by: D.N. Synitsin - EAGES |
 | 364 | Volga 2 last pass. Check out the S shaped Airfoil, for a better stability (Height centre more upstream).
Movie provided by: D.N. Synistin - EAGES |
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