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FS98 Spasatel Rescue Ekranoplan in subdued yellow color scheme. "Spasatel" (the Rescuer), 1989 Russian ekranoplan, civil air-sea-rescue version of the 1987 "Lun" (Dove) attack ekranoplan. This unique aircraft weighs 400 tons loaded, and glides effortlessly in ground-effect at a height of 12 to 25 feet above the waves at speeds of 243 to 270 knots. It is surprisingly also capable of normal flight! Has animated parts and simple custom panel. Modified pallete by Dave Mc Queen included. Textures by Udo Entenmann. Realistic FD by Christoph Ruhtenberg. By Stephan Scholz.