The Soviet Hovercraft In Real Life

Zubr-Class LCAC Hovership

The Zubr class, Soviet designation Project 1232.2, (NATO reporting name “Pomornik”) is a class of Soviet-designed air cushioned landing craft (LCAC). The name “Żubr” is Polish for the European bison. This class of military hovercraft is, as of 2012, the world’s largest, with a standard full load displacement of 555 tons. The hovercraft was designed to sealift amphibious assault units (such as marines and tanks from equipped/non-equipped vessels to non-equipped shores, as well as to transport and plant [naval mines]
(Source: Wikipedia)

Real Life Model

(Source: Wikipedia)

In real life the Hovercraft is bigger and some details like the form and the cockpit are a little bit different, but I think is the similar ship. What do you think? Am I right?

Generation Zero Model

Also, you can find this Soviet Machine Blueprint in the Hovership near Klinthyta.

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