Gryphen Aircraft Catalina NG

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Amphibious aircraft, partially derived from Fly Synthesis' Storch aircraft but redesigned to account for heavy marine use.

Lift type

Fixed wing

Assembly

Factory-built

Control

Piloted

Engine type

Piston

Application

Amphibious

Design & construction

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Airframe & structure

Landing gear

Amphibious-floats

Pressurisation

Unpressurised

Configuration & certification

Wing position

High

Planform

Straight

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Certification

Part 23

Minimum crew

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Type variants

Variant	Launch / first flight	Production end	Notes
Gryphen Aircraft Catalina NG	2010 / 2011		Two-seater amphibious aircraft. Formerly Fly Synthesis Catalina NG.

Airframer

Gryphen Aircraft Industries srl (was Fly Synthesis)

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