Top 5 Amphibious Aircraft (International) | Price & Specs

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024

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  • @AviationFederation
    @AviationFederation  Před 3 lety +15

    ERRATUM: The Dornier Seastar’s Range is 999 nautical miles, equivalent to 1,150 miles or 1,850 km.
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    • @banuarchanel6177
      @banuarchanel6177 Před 2 lety +1

      DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH THE PRICE OF FIREFIGHTING HELICOPTER?
      DO YOU KNOW SOMEBODY, A CONTACT PERSON OR THE RIGHT PERSON TO DEAL WITH?

    • @jayeshyeole3444
      @jayeshyeole3444 Před 2 lety +1

      Indian Navy Wants Dornier Seastar Aircraft

    • @banshidhardey8006
      @banshidhardey8006 Před 7 měsíci

      ​dornier amphibious

  • @tomlindsay4629
    @tomlindsay4629 Před rokem +2

    I love the Dornier, it incorporates design features introduced by Claudius Dornier that date back to 1915, yet it's up-to-the-minute modern.

  • @taetulisani8518
    @taetulisani8518 Před 3 lety +23

    I like the German made.

  • @topturretgunner
    @topturretgunner Před 2 lety +9

    The Dornier Seastar gets my vote and the Chinese 4 engine amphibian was very interesting. That one reminded me of Martin Marlin flyingboat.

  • @richardbertrand8895
    @richardbertrand8895 Před 3 lety +6

    My Favorite is the Dornier Seastar Because of the Distance and the Passenger Limit.

  • @kellywellington7122
    @kellywellington7122 Před 3 lety +6

    Dornier Seastar has been a favorite of mine since I first saw it years ago. I'd love to ride in it, as it is way out of my budget.

  • @Shinichiro_Higuchi
    @Shinichiro_Higuchi Před rokem +2

    ShinMaywa US-2 is the best amphibious aircraft that employs boundary layer control technology for enhanced STOL and stall suppression performance.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem +1

      You are absolutely right! The US-2 has also been widely recognized for its ability to operate in challenging environments, such as remote areas, disaster zones, and maritime operations because of its enhanced STOL performance. Thank you for bringing well-deserved attention to the ShinMaywa US-2!

  • @mpodonnell
    @mpodonnell Před 3 lety +12

    Personally, I would have made two parts to this video Single Engine Sea and Multi-engine Sea and that way the Progressive Aerodyne’s Searey would have potentially made the list since it’s been flying for over 28 years and the company has sold nearly 800 aircraft worldwide.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the comment! Those are definitely fair points. I included the Searey in another list of seaplanes from the US.

    • @tripleseven8361
      @tripleseven8361 Před 2 lety

      Yeah… Both videos I have aircraft that belong on a separate list…

    • @rscott2247
      @rscott2247 Před 2 lety

      Obviously the uploader has part of his brain wandering around somewhere else !

    • @SpatialGuy77
      @SpatialGuy77 Před rokem

      Nooo, we don't want pt1 - pt7 videos. What's the point? I'd rather have 7 different videos. Everyone will debate what's in / what's out regardless. All is well as is. Cheers, Michael 🇦🇺

  • @jimmysparks315
    @jimmysparks315 Před rokem +1

    Love the Dornier.... twin turbo-props... how awesome ...

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      Without a doubt! There's no wonder that the Dornier twin turbo-props have earned a well-deserved reputation in the aviation industry, and we just love them!

    • @jimmysparks315
      @jimmysparks315 Před rokem

      @@AviationFederation Love the way they stacked 1 engine infront of the other.... it just looks right... so different... a real evolution...

  • @billtev9846
    @billtev9846 Před 2 lety +3

    Dornier Seastar is a marvel and the price is very reasonable.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 2 lety +1

      Thought so too! Excellent as a short hop carrier.

    • @billtev9846
      @billtev9846 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AviationFederation Yes, very ideal for that situation, avoid large airports and just hop on this one

  • @brandonkerce9751
    @brandonkerce9751 Před 3 lety +2

    Watching your content is becoming an after work ritual.

  • @morinjuncker7498
    @morinjuncker7498 Před 2 měsíci

    These are all exceptional aircraft, however my preference hands down would be the Grumman Goose.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 2 měsíci

      Indeed they are all amazing. The Goose is such a great design, but much harder to come by nowadays.

  • @joecadham5100
    @joecadham5100 Před rokem +1

    Great presentation, keep up your excellent work.

  • @richardbertrand8895
    @richardbertrand8895 Před 3 lety +4

    I Also Like the Avic Jiaolong for its Passenger Capacity and the Distance Limit. The Price Mention did not seem too Extreme for what it Provides and for the Remote Areas that it can Access on Land and Water.

  • @Amiga3000D
    @Amiga3000D Před 2 lety +5

    Interesting video. I have followed a number of these airplanes and I have always loved the Dornier Seastar. A couple of airplanes to consider for any future videos. The Shin Meiwa US-2 is an outstanding aircraft that has been around in earlier versions (US-1) since the 1970s. It deserves to be on your list. There are also a number of Russian designs that aren’t on here. Examples are the Borey LSA and LA-8 amphibians as well as the SeaBear amphibious flying boat. I am still waiting for the final design that Burt Routan is working on and I hope to see it soon. Don’t forget the various Beriev amphibians which is a Ukrainian company. In particular, I like the Be-103 and the Be-200. Thanks for the video and I look forward to your next one.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for the excellent suggestions! We'll definitely look into these planes.

    • @3migsu
      @3migsu Před rokem

      NO man, politic and competence before the reality, and even worst now.
      Is just undeniable that Rus has the best relation of variety/quantity ever, counting with the to fastest and biggest amphibian jets, but, no, lack of info is better now a day.
      Oh, and correction Beriev is not Ukrainian!

    • @SovietWarryor
      @SovietWarryor Před rokem +2

      The Beriev Design Bureau has nothing to do with the so-called "Ukraine". This Soviet design bureau was established in 1934 in Taganrog - in the Rostov region, and is still located there.

    • @Amiga3000D
      @Amiga3000D Před rokem

      @@SovietWarryor thank you for correcting me. apparently
      i was confused as to the exact location of Taganrog and which side of the border the city is on.

    • @SovietWarryor
      @SovietWarryor Před rokem +1

      @@Amiga3000D Well, if it's just a mistake, although, to be honest, looking at the actions of your government, it's not very hard to believe in mistakes. Well, for the future, in order to avoid "mistakes" ... the so-called "Ukraine" has nothing of its own: the anthem is a reworking of Polish, the flag was invented by the Swedes, the coat of arms - by the Austro-Hungarians ... however, "Ukraine" itself is Austrian Hungarians invented in 1890. The cities of "Ukraine" were built by the Germans, Poles and Russians. The language is a wild mixture of distorted Russian, Polish and German words. The lands within the boundaries of the present "Ukraine" were collected by the Russian tsars, Lenin and Stalin. Industry ... including design bureaus, was created by the Russians. And "Ukrainians" cannot create anything, only steal. Russians have had a saying for a hundred years: "If the hohol (nickname for Ukrainians) has not stolen anything, then the day is wasted."

  • @agusb6505
    @agusb6505 Před rokem +1

    Indonesia.
    Big market for electric Seaplane
    16.377 islands

  • @linzymalone2000
    @linzymalone2000 Před 9 měsíci

    The last one was the best

  • @videosallnight
    @videosallnight Před 2 měsíci

    You have Super Petrel LS misspelled as Super Petrol LS in the third video chapter.

  • @pieterbuys7165
    @pieterbuys7165 Před rokem

    Favorite is the Icon A5!

  • @deck614
    @deck614 Před rokem +1

    For two different use, I like both the Dornier for its range and volume, than the Lisa for its tech high class and versatility (snow, sea, lakes...)

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      Excellent choices! We really wanted to feature a good variety here.

    • @SpatialGuy77
      @SpatialGuy77 Před rokem

      That Lisa was cool 😎. It must land on the snow using those little foils too. I'll have to check it out. Wouldn't be much suspension though ... maybe it uses wheels on snow ???

  • @kabayanadventuretv7081
    @kabayanadventuretv7081 Před rokem +1

    Why not include icon A5,where it folded wings and not mention in your vlog, it is made in USA.

  • @ernestimken6969
    @ernestimken6969 Před rokem

    The Dornier Seastar is my favorite.

  • @onnmahmud5838
    @onnmahmud5838 Před rokem

    Fantastic n affordable

  • @erinschlameus3628
    @erinschlameus3628 Před rokem

    Cool video

  • @bagdat3535
    @bagdat3535 Před 3 lety +2

    What about Equator? There are two types of this aircraft: one is old Pöschel Equator (Germany), and new Equator from Norway.

  • @daveblevins3322
    @daveblevins3322 Před 9 měsíci

    I still love the Lake Buccaneer 👍🇺🇸

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 9 měsíci

      The Lake Buccaneer is a classic! There's something timeless about its unique design for a seaplane. Have you had the chance to fly in one, or is it on your aviation bucket list?

  • @excellenceinanimation960

    The dornier is sweet!

  • @brandonlamontcooper8141

    very awesome

  • @itinensanzen
    @itinensanzen Před 2 lety +1

    Hey where are the Beriev, theres no mention to them. Very capable seaplanes for sure.

  • @miggyz108
    @miggyz108 Před 2 lety +3

    My favorite is the Dornier, but I think it's not built in Germany.

    • @SpatialGuy77
      @SpatialGuy77 Před rokem

      Designed in Germany by German 'Dornier'. Financial troubles, lots of would be backers ended up majority owned by Chinese company but still ended up being built in Germany. Chinese partner is/has building a manufacturing plant in China too so not sure where they will end up being manufactured in the future. It only got certification a couple of years ago I think 🤔 My bet is they will all be made in China once the factory is completed. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @abnurtharn2927
    @abnurtharn2927 Před rokem

    The Dornier Seastar looks like the great-grandchild of the Dornier Do J Wal.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem +1

      It's fascinating to see how the Dornier Seastar pays homage to the Dornier Do J Wal and continues the tradition of amphibious aircraft from the Dornier lineage.

  • @12XploreX21
    @12XploreX21 Před 3 lety +2

    What about SEABEAR L-65?

  • @charliecolorado7301
    @charliecolorado7301 Před 2 lety +3

    👍🏻🇲🇽Dornier Seastar.

  • @johnfoster5955
    @johnfoster5955 Před 2 lety

    I like them all day very good for people like to go fishing And Landon and other lakes and rivers

  • @jayeshyeole3444
    @jayeshyeole3444 Před 2 lety +2

    Indian Navy Wants Dornier Seastar Aircraft

  • @richbuckley6917
    @richbuckley6917 Před 2 lety +1

    I like the plane you cite as your # 1 choice. I’d like an option of tripling the engine horse power in a 4 place sports model perhaps converting to turbo prop engines with high altitude lake performance and climb rates for 7,000 to 20,000 foot above sea level short distance takeoffs. Also would like built in wingtop solar panels for camp outs able to charge up all the electronic junk we try to escape from, but always need to keep with us. 4 200 pound adults, 1 hunting door, and able to carry camping equipment and two weeks supply of drinking water and food. More than happy to give up passenger capacity for good performance and good range in the sports model. And an emergency zero-zero parachute system for the fully loaded aircraft. Also willing to give up 50 mph of cruse speed for all this stuff. It should also be able to handle hard landing and g-forces without the wings and engines over stressed and falling off. Would like state of the art Garmin panels pilot, copilot, and back seat panels for back seat drivers and back seat seat kids entertainment center.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 2 lety

      I think that’s an excellent configuration for an end of the world scenario! Seaplanes indeed offer a lot of possibilities. Thanks for sharing! I appreciate these kinds of comments.

    • @SpatialGuy77
      @SpatialGuy77 Před rokem

      Forget the chute - twin engine. Don't carry bulk water. Get it from your lake or instal desal - still less weight than unstable water! Need small quad to fit in hunting door. Definitely turbo props, climb rate of 4,000 is ambitious but cool, pressurised naturally, with 31,000 ceiling and even longer range. Nice quiet little gen set. Under wing points for attaching hammocks, slide out camp kitchen, external heated shower and an auto inflatable floating air dock.
      Oh, built in rod holders and stubby holders around the plane ... obviously!

  • @SpeckleKen
    @SpeckleKen Před rokem

    8:12 - yep, they actually chose the registration D-ICKS.

  • @SpatialGuy77
    @SpatialGuy77 Před rokem

    Nice job covering all the specs on each 👍 I'll order a Dornier and have it fitted out like a motor home. 'Aircraft Federation', that's the right billing name? Cheers, Michael 🇦🇺

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      If only! Great idea for a flying motor home though. Thank you for the comment.

  • @TexasGTO
    @TexasGTO Před rokem +1

    8:12 D-ICKS

  • @whiskeytangosierra6
    @whiskeytangosierra6 Před 3 lety +1

    I'll take the Dornier - right after I win the lottery.

  • @alexandrunistoroiu452
    @alexandrunistoroiu452 Před 3 lety

    Wow!, The chinesse ag600 has a f-king good price!

  • @ruseleyabdulshukor4693
    @ruseleyabdulshukor4693 Před 3 lety +1

    Wish could hear the engine sound.

  • @fly4fun24
    @fly4fun24 Před 2 lety

    How much ? IF Icon A5 that com only Run for 1.5h only with 2 adults, cost almost 1/2 million dollars....I can Imagine this one. beautiful plane

  • @mehmetvural8095
    @mehmetvural8095 Před 2 lety

    have a nice day. 0 km. 2 and 4 persons. How can I learn the technical details and prices of sightseeing planes? please help me. thanks.

  • @sirswerve2493
    @sirswerve2493 Před rokem

    I'll still take a Vintage Catalina over any of these planes. I feel Like I need to live a little.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem +1

      Absolutely, there's a certain charm and sense of adventure that comes with vintage aircraft like the Catalina. Flying in a piece of aviation history can be a thrilling and nostalgic experience.

  • @user-or1db4st1v
    @user-or1db4st1v Před rokem

    Jeg liker super petrell

  • @Agislife1960
    @Agislife1960 Před 2 lety

    If you consider landing fees and the cost to maintain paved runways, flying boats get more practical in certain parts of the world every year.

    • @PandiTheBear
      @PandiTheBear Před rokem

      I’d like one to be a flying house boat 🤤

  • @vanbrabant6791
    @vanbrabant6791 Před 3 lety +2

    Sad, that the Do X, the biggest in ist kind im 1930, could not be developed further.

  • @RegasRegas003
    @RegasRegas003 Před rokem

    Plus Jet Boing Mini High Speed

  • @mombasasherman
    @mombasasherman Před 3 lety +1

    what about the cessna 206? Great content!

  • @nighthawk0077
    @nighthawk0077 Před rokem

    I think the Dornier can make it from L.A. to Hawaii - just barely. And hey if you have unfavourable head winds you can still land pretty damn close to the island and radio for some extra gas 😅

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      That's one creative way to make it work! Unfavorable head winds might just turn into an unexpected island adventure.

  • @paulpowell4871
    @paulpowell4871 Před rokem

    I can see Chinese soldiers landing close to Taiwan on that sea plane.

  • @raytaylor9152
    @raytaylor9152 Před rokem

    I want the German one

  • @brahmaardiansyah3187
    @brahmaardiansyah3187 Před rokem

    heeee nggon gak payu ....
    hehehe
    celundu ......
    hahaha sampek saiki .,,, .....
    mosok .,,, nom ngarepe dewe
    h

  • @kassimtufail9061
    @kassimtufail9061 Před 2 lety

    I Like German and French 3 number koie.

  • @miku7715
    @miku7715 Před rokem

    Were are the Beriews?

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      Thank you for bringing attention to the Beriev aircraft, and we encourage further exploration or suggestions of other impressive amphibious brands and aircraft models.

  • @PowhiroMus
    @PowhiroMus Před 4 měsíci

    Dornier Seastar

  • @steliossdrolias2650
    @steliossdrolias2650 Před 2 lety

    Άραγε το
    Κινέζικο
    Θα κάνει για
    Πυρόσβεση;

  • @brahmaardiansyah3187
    @brahmaardiansyah3187 Před rokem

    celundu broooooo

  • @Threetails
    @Threetails Před rokem

    Anyone else notice the registration number on the Dornier? 😆🍆

  • @denniswoo9334
    @denniswoo9334 Před 2 lety +1

    Dornier Seastar only range 900NM as stated in their official website., As for Jiaolong from China, I am sure is much more than USD5mil. Should be at the range of USD25mil above.

  • @governmentisslavery
    @governmentisslavery Před 3 lety

    1. Dornier website says max range of 900 nm, not 2400 nm as your video says.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for noticing! I’ll place it in the description box as an erratum.

  • @rondunlop985
    @rondunlop985 Před 2 lety

    Start saving kids!

  • @aj_2x170
    @aj_2x170 Před 2 lety +1

    8:16

  • @michaelsingleton9824
    @michaelsingleton9824 Před 2 lety

    How many Dornier Seastar's have been produced so far?

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 2 lety +1

      For the new generation CD2, there’s only been two reported so far.

  • @petergray6800
    @petergray6800 Před 2 lety

    Super peterl for me

  • @ihabphelobos7455
    @ihabphelobos7455 Před 2 lety +1

    Akoya is the best design.

  • @MrDenniswoo
    @MrDenniswoo Před 8 měsíci

    You cannot get China AG600 for USD5mil. It should be around USD30 to 50mil, as it cover range to 4500km and 50passengers. Dornier only can carry 12 passengers, 2000 km cost USD7mil. AG600 should be no1 spot.

  • @killingfields1424
    @killingfields1424 Před 2 lety

    Seastar though Dornier is now owned by china, formerly a german aircraft company

  • @user-ew7gg2wr8c
    @user-ew7gg2wr8c Před rokem

    世界最高峰の飛行挺をお求めなら日本製のUS-2をご検討下さい。波高さ3mでも離着水出来る性能です。

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      新明和 US-2 にご注目いただきありがとうございます。すごい飛行機ですね!

  • @a.jacobson2932
    @a.jacobson2932 Před rokem

    Not practical for the average civilian pilot. Maybe do a $50 - $100k vid for us non-millionaires? 😮

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      That's a great suggestion! There are indeed many affordable amphibious airplanes available in the $50,000 to $100,000 price range that cater to the needs of us regular pilot-owners. They may be used options that are typically smaller in size and may have more modest performance capabilities compared to their higher-end counterparts. Stay tuned for more content!

  • @RegasRegas003
    @RegasRegas003 Před rokem

    Jobs wash brush or Pilots Plant , BIG Family Tour again , High Dollar

  • @jjkdutch
    @jjkdutch Před 2 lety

    Bi wing

  • @myemail5457
    @myemail5457 Před 2 lety

    Airfish

  • @williammuir638
    @williammuir638 Před rokem

    Chinese craft is most practical and cost efficient.

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      Fair enough, Chinese amphibious aircraft often come with competitive pricing, making them an attractive choice for various industries and government agencies.

  • @ThetPe-it5fe
    @ThetPe-it5fe Před rokem


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    သဲသောင်ပေါ်ကထပျံ
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    စိတ်ဝင်စားတယ်
    ကမ်းခြေနဲ့က မနီးမဝေး
    မနိမ့်မမြင့်ဆိုရင် မဆိုးဘူးထင်ရတယ်

  • @mattaikay925
    @mattaikay925 Před rokem

    is this a chinese video

  • @cihandalcali
    @cihandalcali Před 3 lety

    Where is ICON A5 ??

    • @MrPaige222
      @MrPaige222 Před 2 lety +1

      Due to the lawsuits, the price has risen from 180k to almost half a million.

  • @allangamayev3614
    @allangamayev3614 Před 2 lety

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @AustNRail
    @AustNRail Před 2 lety

    Chinese looks like a knock off of a Russian amphibious aircraft.

    • @W0lfbr0ther
      @W0lfbr0ther Před 3 měsíci

      Actually, it is much more likely to be a knockoff of the Japanese Shin Maywa US-2. Which is why I feel that that Amphibian should have been mentioned instead...

  • @RobertoRMOLA
    @RobertoRMOLA Před rokem +1

    This AVIC AG600 is a blatant copy of the excellent Japanese ShinMaywa US-2. Shame on you, China! It doesn't surprise me though...

  • @srinivassiddarth
    @srinivassiddarth Před rokem

    The chinese avic is the best for the price and specs. Dornier is good but too expensive. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      Thank you for sharing your opinion! The Chinese AVIC aircraft certainly offers competitive pricing and specifications. It's important to consider a variety of factors, including price, specifications, and personal preferences, when selecting the best aircraft. While Dornier may be on the higher end in terms of cost, it also offers its own unique features and capabilities. Ultimately, the best choice depends on individual needs and priorities.

  • @jean-francoislemieux5509
    @jean-francoislemieux5509 Před 7 měsíci

    i don't know why the "chinese" seaplane is in this list... obviously a Beriev derivative (copied or stolen). Nobody could buy one, and who would want to fly in anything vaguely russian or chinese nowadays?

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před 6 měsíci

      We understand your concern about the origins of certain aircraft. The list includes a diverse range of seaplanes, and while some may share design influences, it's essential to evaluate each aircraft on its individual merits. What specific features or characteristics do you prioritize in a seaplane?

  • @user-ku6pk1cx9w
    @user-ku6pk1cx9w Před 2 lety

    Akoya lisa

  • @phornthip1991
    @phornthip1991 Před rokem

    Make Germany great again.

  • @igorderka4960
    @igorderka4960 Před rokem +1

    ...and where do you have the Russian Beriev B 200... clearly the best amphibious aircraft ?...

    • @AviationFederation
      @AviationFederation  Před rokem

      While the Russian Beriev B-200 is indeed a remarkable amphibious aircraft, the list we provided focused on a selection of popular and noteworthy aircraft models. Indeed, the Beriev B-200 is known for its impressive capabilities and unique design, making it a notable choice in its category. However, the list may not include every aircraft available, but rather highlights a range of options. Thank you for mentioning the Beriev, and it's undoubtedly an aircraft worth exploring for its amphibious capabilities.

    • @igorderka4960
      @igorderka4960 Před rokem

      @@AviationFederation ...sorry but if you don't have the Beriev B200 on your list...even on the first place then your list is ridiculous...Beriev is unmatched in every way...and I know what I'm talking about because we were looking for the best amphibious aircraft and the others did not even come close to its characteristics... by the way, in addition to the B200, Beriev also makes larger or smaller models... anyway, you probably won't be an expert...😆

  • @mendozaconsultation
    @mendozaconsultation Před rokem

    ALL planes should be amphibious.