Aircraft program
All composite amphibian with twin turboprop engines mounted in-line above the wing. Includes variant, Orca (for governmental operators only).
The aircraft as engineered: what it is built from, the systems it flies with, and its configuration — each box a theme.
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Subscribe| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dornier Seawings Seastar | 1982 / 1987 | Amphibious aircraft suitable for many different missions. Includes Dornier Seawings Orca (proposed 2019), concept developed for government organisations. |
| Dornier Seawings GmbH | News |
| AMETEK PDS (U.S.A.) | www.ametekpds.com |
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