India, July 16 -- China has reportedly presented a humongous 'ekranoplan', a hybrid between an aircraft and a ship, alarming US military experts who flagged a 'real and serious' threat from Beijing.

Nicknamed the 'Bohai Sea Monster,' the Chinese 'ekranoplan' is an experimental reconstruction of a Soviet-era design that can reportedly cruise over water at 340 miles per hour.

An image of the experimental design on Chinese social media shows the unique grey-painted aircraft in the background. According to media reports, China has yet to reveal the aircraft's maker or intended purpose.

Aviation expert Justin Bronk explained that China's apparent development of the experimental vessel highlights its willingness to try almost anything in the...