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Aquaflight Aqua I

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Top speed
  
200 km/h

Length
  
9 m

Manufacturer
  
Aquaflight

Wingspan
  
11 m

First flight
  
1946

The Aquaflight Aqua I, also known as the W-6 was a 6-seat amphibious aircraft developed in the United States shortly after World War II.

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Variants

W-6
the initial prototype powered by 2 x 125 hp (93 kW) Lycoming O-290 4-cylinder horizontally opposed piston engines
Aqua I
alternative designation of the W-6
W-6A
A second version powered by 2 x 125 hp (93 kW) Lycoming O-360 6-cylinder horizontally opposed piston engines
Aqua II
Alternative designation of the W-6A

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: 5 passengers
  • Length: 29 ft 6 in (9.00 m)
  • Wingspan: 36 ft 6 in (11.13 m)
  • Height: 12 ft 0 in (3.66 m)
  • Gross weight: 3,600 lb (1,600 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Lycoming O-290 four-cylinder piston engine, 125 hp (93 kW) each
  • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 125 mph (200 km/h)
  • References

    Aquaflight Aqua I Wikipedia