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1 : Characteristics of Flying Boats

Characteristics of Flying Boats

The US-1A amphibian uses its superior performance, including the ability to land on rough seas, in such operations as search and rescue at sea and emergency transport to isolated islands. In addition, it is expected to find application as a firefighting aircraft and in transport systems to isolated islands which lack airstrips. Some examples are shown in the illustrations below.

Operation Pattern of the US-1A STOL Search and Rescue Amphibian

There are a number of different patterns in the US-1A's search and rescue missions at sea. Here we introduce one example of direct rescue that are used by the Japanese Naval Self-Defense Force.