18 March 2022
by Richard Scott
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has revealed ambitions to develop and flight test an experimental low cost, wing-in-ground effect-capable seaplane for long-range, low-cost seaborne strategic and tactical lift.
Named Liberty Lifter, the project envisages a hybrid boat/plane air vehicle able to operate efficiently in ground effect, sustain out of ground effect flight, and enable efficient theatre-wide transport of large payloads at speeds far exceeding existing sealift platforms.
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The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has revealed ambitions to develop and fligh...