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Ekranoplanos in Mexico: manufactured in Guadalajara, Jalisco

Ekranoplanos are no longer just the domain of military giants on the other side of the world. In Guadalajara, Jalisco, light ground-effect vehicles are designed and manufactured with local engineering.

Made in Guadalajara

We design and manufacture the Ekranoplano® in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, combining local talent, engineering and manufacturing. The goal: to develop an innovative watercraft while maintaining high standards of quality and control throughout the process.

An active production line

It is not an isolated prototype: it is a production line with several units moving through the process. When you order, your unit enters the final stage —paint, engine mounting and testing— with delivery in approximately 2 months.

Engineering with modern materials

The hybrid composite structure (foam, fiberglass, carbon, Kevlar and epoxy resin) enables a light, strong, unsinkable vehicle. We detail it in ekranoplano materials.

The advantage of local manufacturing

  • Low-cost maintenance and locally available spare parts.
  • Direct support from the manufacturer.
  • Quality control at every stage.

From the Caspian to Jalisco

It is a remarkable turn in the history of ekranoplanos: from Soviet giants to a personal, accessible vehicle made in Mexico.

Keep reading

What is an ekranoplano? A complete guide to the ground-effect vehicle History of ekranoplanos: from the "Caspian Sea Monster" to today How ground effect (WIG) works, explained simply Ekranoplano vs. boat vs. jet ski: which one is right for you?