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Seaplane

technology Maturity 11-13

A seaplane is a plane that can land on water.

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PBY Catalina landing.jpg
It can use a lake or the sea. Some have big floats under them. Others have a body like a boat. These planes help us reach far places. Can you imagine flying over the waves?
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DeHavilland Single Otter Harbour Air.jpg

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 11.9 | Vital Level 5