1961 Press Photo Russian Rocket-Shaped Passenger Hydroplane Named "Sputnik"

Russian riverboat - This picture released by Tass, Soviet news agency, shows the new rocket-shaped hydroplane, named "Sputnik," designed to carry 300 passengers. The news agency in releasing the photo did not give any further details of propulsion or design.

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.