amphibious aircraft
Runway-optional flying boat
An amphibious aircraft can take off and land on both water and conventional runways.
Unlike pure seaplanes, which operate only from water, amphibious aircraft have retractable wheels in addition to their hull or floats: The amphibious aircraft touched down on the lake, then taxied up the boat ramp.
- hydroplanesAircraft landing on water
- boat hullVessel's main body structure
- seaplaneAircraft landing on water
- watertight compartmentsIsolated hull divisions
- CatalinaCalifornia coastal resort island
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