"I think a lot of people are missing the point. A normal jet needs a lot of land for runways and a normal seaplane needs an extensive dock network.
This aircraft only needs a terminal for loading and unloading and a boat ramp. The benefit to small island nations is enormous as it frees up the land normally needed for runways. The ocean around the island is now the runway.
Have a look at Pacific Island nations to see how much space they waste right now. Some islands are half runway."
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Beriev Be-200
про ЭКИП помню еще в Юном Технике читал (когда был юным )
Бе-200 тоже "новый" проект подготовили в 90г. первый летный выкатили в 96г. первый серийный в 98г. насчет аналогов - есть лучше, есть хуже, ничего сверх нанотехнологичного там нет.