Burevestnik-24

Burevestnik-24 is a Russian experimental civil piston engine ground-effect vehicle (GEV) of an original design. The project authors classify it as an "amphibious vehicle" that, in their opinion, should facilitate its certification as a marine vessel and hence make the project more profitable.^[1]

Burevestnik-24
Role	Ground effect aircraft
Manufacturer	"Nebo plus more" (Sky and Sea)
Designer	Vladimir Bukovsky
First flight	9 July 2004
Introduction	2004
Number built	6

General Information

The vehicle's construction differs from the traditional GEA's scheme which uses under-wing airflow from the engines located in front. Designers of "Burevestnik-24" used a biplane scheme with the engines which are located on the top wing, facing rearwards with pushing propellers.^[2]

The power unit consists of two V12 AviaSmart ^[3] piston engines of 412 hp each. The digital control system of the power unit increases fuel efficiency and also synchronizes the drag of two propellers.

The 8-blade pushing propellers placed in ring channels are made of carbon.

GEA consists of modules, and in unassembled form may be put into a standard sea container.

As of 2012 it is located in Mytischi, the Moscow region.

History of development

A 16-seated model for testing of hydrodynamic devices was the first one; then a 20-seated model was created. The 24-seated Burevestnik is the 3rd stage. According to project managers, a 100-seated amphibian should form the 4th stage, however no messages have been reported neither in the press nor at the manufacturer's site.

Technical data

Model: Burevestnik-24 Crew: 1-2 persons Passengers: 24 persons Weight: 4000 kg Payload: 3500 kg Cruising speed: above 200 km/h Operational range: 1200 km Power unit: