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Rhein-Flugzeugbau X-113 Aerofoil Boat
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Rhein-Flugzeugbau X-113 Aerofoil Boat

Experimental ground effect vehicle built by Rhein Flugzeugbau

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Overview

The RFB X-113 Aerofoil Boat was an experimental ground-effect vehicle intended to work over water. It was one of three such aircraft designed by Alexander Lippisch in the 1960s and early 1970s. The X-113 first flew in 1970; only one was built.

Specifications

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