Cold War tech reborn? Meet the Bohai Sea Monster: China’s mysterious flying ship could change naval warfare

China’s jet-powered ekranoplan, nicknamed the Bohai Sea Monster, has finally been seen in full, sparking new interest in this Cold War-era technology. This wing-in-ground effect vehicle is designed to fly just above the sea, combining the speed of aircraft with the stealth and flexibility of hovercraft. Spotted on the Bohai Sea, the mysterious grey craft features four jet engines, a flying boat hull, and military camouflage, indicating a possible amphibious role. With China investing heavily in aviation-tech like the AG600, this new ekranoplan might reshape future transport, logistics, or military operations across contested waters like the South China Sea.