A Ship that Could Fly | USS Plainview

At the height of the Cold War, the USS Plainview (AGEH-1) was designed to revolutionize naval warfare with cutting-edge hydrofoil technology, allowing it to fly above the water. Built to be fast, agile, and ahead of its time, this experimental vessel promised a new era for the U.S. Navy. However, technical setbacks, high costs, and shifting priorities led to its early retirement.

Was the USS Plainview a failure or simply ahead of its time?
How did its technology influence modern naval engineering?
Could hydrofoils still play a role in future military strategy?
Watch now to uncover the story of the ship that could fly but never truly soared.

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