The most unusual seaplanes

The first seaplane took to the skies in 1911. Since then, designers have been surprising the world with new varieties of amphibians. Usually there are small, designed for two or three people, flying boats. But some manufacturers offer pleasure "yachts on wings" that are not inferior to the "classic" boats of this kind in terms of luxury and decoration. One of these amphibians was even the king of Egypt.

But the most expensive flying boat ended up in Japan, which is natural for a wealthy island nation. How much does it cost and why does the Land of the Rising Sun need it, says the author of the video on the Seize the Moment channel. You will learn about the most unusual designs of amphibians, some of which are produced today.

Hydroplanes of the Aero Model 3 type are of interest, they feel confident on the water surface and in the air. In the first case, the equipment is used as a boat: it floats calmly, moors to piers. The folded wings complement the similarity with a conventional by boat. All transformations are performed in a semi-automatic mode by pressing buttons. It turns out to be a small yacht, on which you can fish or just ride. And if you get tired of one body of water, it is enough to spread your wings in the literal sense of the word and fly to another.