Amphibious

The Bombardier 415 is a purpose-built firefighting aircraft introduced in the 1990s. Designed to scoop water from lakes and drop it on wildfires, it serves government agencies worldwide. The aircraft continues the Canadair water bomber lineage.

The Cessna Caravan Amphibian is a float-equipped variant of the popular Cessna 208 Caravan. Designed for operations from both land and water, it supports regional transport and remote access missions. The aircraft combines turboprop reliability with amphibious versatility.

The Curtiss SC Seahawk was built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company as a scout seaplane intended for the United States Navy. It replaced the Curtiss SO3C Seamew and Vought OS2U Kingfisher floatplanes in the latter part of the war towards peacetime. The aircraft first flew in February 1944 and was introduced in the same year. It was retired in 1949 with a total number of 577 Seahawks built.

The Curtiss SO3C Seamew was built and produced by Curtiss-Wright Corporation to replace the SOC Seagull scout observation seaplane of the United States Navy. It first flew in October 1939 and was introduced in 1942. The SO3C Seamew was used by the United States Navy and the Fleet Air Arm. The aircraft was retired in 1945 with a total number of 795 Seamews built.

The Curtiss SOC Seagull was designed by Alexander Solla of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation as a scout observation seaplane powered by a single-engine. The aircraft was intended for the United States Navy and performed duties on warships. It first flew in April 1934 and was introduced in November 1935. The SOCs were mainly used by the United States Navy, as well as the United States Coast Guard and the United States Marine Corps.

The de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver is a single-engine utility aircraft developed for rugged operations in remote regions. Designed in Canada after World War II, it became synonymous with bush flying. The aircraft’s versatility and short takeoff and landing performance made it a global workhorse.

The Grumman G-21 Goose was designed and produced by Grumman as an amphibious flying boat that will operate as an eight-seat commuter aircraft for businessmen in the Long Island. It was the first monoplane of the company, as well as its first aircraft fitted with twin engines, and also the first that operated as a commercial aircraft. The Goose was an efficient transport for the United States Military and the United States Coast Guard, together with other air forces throughout the Second World War.

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a twin-engine amphibious aircraft developed for maritime patrol and rescue missions. Designed to operate from both land and water, it served extensively with U.S. and international forces. The aircraft became synonymous with Cold War air-sea rescue operations.

The Grumman J2F Duck was initially designed and manufactured by Grumman as a single-engine amphibious biplane before production was taken over by Columbia Aircraft Corporation. The J2F Duck was in service as a utility and search and rescue aircraft with the United States Armed Forces from the mid-1930s until after the Second World War. It also served the Argentine Navy, the armed forces of Colombia, Mexico, and other independent civilian operators. A total number of 584 aircraft were built.

The Martin P5M Marlin was a flying boat fitted with twin-piston engines developed and manufactured by Glenn L. Martin Company. The aircraft entered service in 1951. The P5M Marlin was in service with the United States Navy in the late 1960s and was also primarily used by the United States Coast Guard as well as the French Navy.

The Martin PBM Mariner was developed and produced by Glenn L. Martin Company as a patrol bomber flying boat during the Second World War and the early period of the Cold War. The PBM Mariner was built in addition to the flying boats in service during the time such as the Consolidated PBY Catalina and the PB2Y Coronado. On February 18, 1939, the aircraft took its maiden flight and in September 1940, it entered into service.

The Republic RC-3 Seabee was designed by Percival Spencer and produced by the Republic Aircraft Aviation as an all-metal amphibious sports aircraft that first flew in December 1945. It was introduced in 1946 and was produced until 1947. A total of 1,060 aircraft were built.

The Sukhoi/Beriev Be-103 is a light twin-engine amphibious aircraft developed in Russia for regional transport. Designed to operate from both runways and water surfaces, it targeted remote communities and coastal routes. The aircraft represents a modern continuation of the Beriev amphibious tradition.

The Vought O2U Corsair was built by Vought Corporation as a scout and observation aircraft during the 1920s. It was introduced in 1926 and two prototypes were ordered in the same year. The O2U was mainly used by the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard. A total of 580 aircraft were built.

The Vought OS2U Kingfisher was manufactured by Vought as a catapult-launched observation floatplane intended for the United States Navy. It was the primary shipboard observation floatplane of the USN in the Second World War. The aircraft was also used by the Royal Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, and the Soviet Navy. It first flew in 1938 and was retired in 1959 with a total number of 1,519 aircraft built.