The mysterious Chinese vehicle nicknamed the “Bohai Sea Monster” has been seen again in China with new modifications that suggest a possible adaptation for military use.
The information comes from the website Defence Blog. According to the report, the vehicle appears to be an “ekranoplan,” a type of aircraft that uses ground effect to fly at low altitudes over water. The concept combines features of airplanes and vessels, allowing high speeds while remaining close to the sea surface.
The new images indicate that the project has received a more militarized configuration, including what analysts describe as sensors, antennas and possible communication systems. The vehicle was observed in the Bohai Sea, a region where China frequently conducts experimental naval and aerospace tests.
Experts believe the platform may be under development for rapid logistics missions, troop transport, maritime patrol or operations in contested areas. The use of ekranoplans has once again attracted military interest in recent years due to their ability to operate quickly over the sea with a potentially reduced radar signature.
Although Chinese authorities have not released official details about the program, the vehicle’s reappearance reinforces Beijing’s interest in unconventional technologies to expand its maritime capabilities and regional power projection.
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