The Russian Navy operates just a handful of multirole jet-powered amphibious flying boats. One was intercepted by the Italian Air Force F-2000s over the Baltic Sea. On Jan. 16, 2026, at 11.30LT, two ...

It lacked the sleek lines of a fighter or the imposing presence of a heavy bomber, yet the Consolidated PBY Catalina became one of the most important aircraft of World War II. Known affectionately as ...

The HU-16 Albatross was a versatile amphibious rescue aircraft used by US forces, later retired to Davis-Monthan after decades of global service.

The early era, 1912-1928 -- The golden era, 1928-1945 -- The post-war era, 1945-present -- Lesser known flying boats and amphibians -- Flying boat and amphibian design concepts -- Three glossaries -- ...

"Sometimes converted from standard vehicles, sometimes beginning as clean-sheet designs, these machines have met the engineering and economic challenges of dual-mode travel with varying degrees of ...