This aircraft is designed to meet transportation needs along the sea coasts of Russia.
With economic crisis, overhead costs of ship transportation are making that industry less viable. The Mist could reduce travel time for some people from two days to two hours, at half the cost, with vastly improved comfort. The new aircraft would also be useful in remote areas where roads and railways are less than optimal.
Structure of the airframe is simple and cost effective. Improvements in aerodynamic efficiency provide for useful cruise speeds and increased range.