Russia patents flying saucer aircraft

Summary

In 1993, international media reported that Russia planned to patent a new aircraft designed like a flying saucer. This project, developed at the Saratov plant, promised a passenger capacity ranging from 20 to 2,000. Its design would allow takeoffs and landings on any surface, including water, thanks to an air cushion system. The news highlighted its economic efficiency and high speed.

The document, broadcast by Moscow Radio, did not clarify whether the project was real or speculative. However, it drew attention for its originality and futuristic approach. Although no further records about its development exist, the idea of such an aircraft remains a fascinating topic in the history of aerospace engineering.