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Historic Seaplanes
and Flying Boats
Largest current seaplane: A-40
A primary single engine workhorse military amphibian for the U.S. and its allies: Duck
Largest water bomber seaplane and largest seaplane to ever enter production: Mars
Can Scoop a 1,620 gallon water load in just twelve seconds: CL-415 Super Scooper
Largest aircraft ever: Spruce Goose
Rescued thousands of troops from coastal waters and rivers: HU-16 Albatross
Most luxurious aircraft: China Clippers
On Oct. 23, 1933 set a world seaplane speed record of 440.68 MPH: MC-72
Sighted the Bismarck and Japanese fleets during World War II: PBY
World's fastest four seat seaplane: Seawind
Described as one of the greatest seaplanes ever built: Sunderland
Known for its ruggedness, dependability, and utility: Widgeon
Set a total of fourteen world records including altitude, distance, and speed: S.55
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