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EKIP / WSH-500 Wing-in-Ground Effect

Wing Ship Technology · Patrol / SAR WIG · South Korea · Digital Age (2010–present)

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South Korean government-funded WIG development programme. WSH-500 designed for coast guard patrol and SAR. Operates in ground effect 1–3 m above sea. Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) and MOERI development. Trials with Korea Coast Guard.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Wing-in-Ground Effect
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
South Korea
Manufacturer
Wing Ship Technology
Co-Manufacturer
MOERI
Operator
Korea Coast Guard (trials)
Primary Role
Patrol / SAR WIG
Status
Retired
Service Entry
2013
Produced
2
Engine
2x turbodiesel
Thrust / Power
1,000 hp total
Launch
Water
Length (ft)
55
Wingspan (ft)
65
MTOW (lb)
11,000
Payload (lb)
2,200
Endurance (hr)
6
Service Ceiling (ft)
5
Range (mi)
370
Max Speed (mph)
93