Top 5 Amphibious Aircraft (International) | Price & Specs

In this episode, we're sharing our list of the top amphibious aircraft from international brands or aircraft manufacturers, together with their price and important features. This follows our most recent video on amphibious aircraft from North American companies. Stick around to see the number one aircraft on our list!
Amphibious aircraft or seaplanes have a marked advantage over conventional aircraft since they can travel faster than boats and can get closer to their target destinations whether on land or sea. They can be quite useful for long-range air-sea missions, as well as an effective mode of transport in remote areas.
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SeaMax M-22
© SeaMax Aircraft
Maximum Capacity: 2
Maximum Speed: 130 mph (210 km/h)
Range: 590 miles (950 km)
Fuel Capacity: 25 gallons (96 liters)
Price: starts at US$ 170,450
Scoda Aeronautica Super Petrel
© Scoda Aeronautica
Maximum Capacity: 2
Maximum Speed: 120 mph (190 km/h)
Range: 590 miles (950 km)
Fuel Capacity: 25 gallons (95 liters)
Price: starts at US$ 195,000
Lisa Airplanes Akoya
© LISA Aeronautics SAS
Maximum Capacity: 2
Maximum Speed: 155 mph (250 km/h)
Range: 1,250 miles (2,000 km)
Fuel Capacity: 18 gallons (70 liters)
Price: starts at US$ 350,000
AVIC Jiaolong AG600
© Aviation Industry Corporation of China
Maximum Capacity: 50
Maximum Speed: 350 mph (560 km/h)
Range: 2,800 miles (4,500 km)
Fuel Capacity: N/A
Price: To be announced
Dornier Seastar
© Dornier Seawings
Maximum Capacity: 12
Maximum Speed: 206 mph (333 km/h)
Range: 1,150 miles (1,850 km) - See ERRATUM
Fuel Capacity: 363 gallons (1375 liters)
Price: starts at US$ 7.2 Million
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[@AviationFederation]

ERRATUM: The Dornier Seastar’s Range is 999 nautical miles, equivalent to 1,150 miles or 1,850 km. *What do you think of these amphibious aircraft or seaplanes? Which one is your favourite? To see more interesting airplanes, check out my other videos:* Top 5 Amphibious Aircraft (North America) 2021-2022 | Price & Specs kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHuldHqJhcmXfMk Top 5 Hybrid-Electric Airplane Prototypes 2021-2022 | Price & Specs kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYa6aamno5t4iLM Top 5 4-Seater Single-Engine Piston Airplanes 2021-2022 | Price & Specs kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6jQmoxmhtyrp7s

[@banuarchanel6177]

DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH THE PRICE OF FIREFIGHTING HELICOPTER? DO YOU KNOW SOMEBODY, A CONTACT PERSON OR THE RIGHT PERSON TO DEAL WITH?

[@jayeshyeole3444]

Indian Navy Wants Dornier Seastar Aircraft

[@banshidhardey8006]

​dornier amphibious

[@topturretgunner]

The Dornier Seastar gets my vote and the Chinese 4 engine amphibian was very interesting. That one reminded me of Martin Marlin flyingboat.

[@tomlindsay4629]

I love the Dornier, it incorporates design features introduced by Claudius Dornier that date back to 1915, yet it's up-to-the-minute modern.

[@richardbertrand8895]

My Favorite is the Dornier Seastar Because of the Distance and the Passenger Limit.

[@kellywellington7122]

Dornier Seastar has been a favorite of mine since I first saw it years ago. I'd love to ride in it, as it is way out of my budget.

[@taetulisani8518]

I like the German made.

[@Swordfish393]

Me too but did you see its registration number? 8:15

[@michaeljansen8310]

I agree 👍

[@soundknight]

I like the German maid too. Beautiful curves.

[@m.s.9744]

​@@Swordfish393😂😂😂😂😂

[@jimmysparks315]

Love the Dornier.... twin turbo-props... how awesome ...

[@AviationFederation]

Without a doubt! There's no wonder that the Dornier twin turbo-props have earned a well-deserved reputation in the aviation industry, and we just love them!

[@jimmysparks315]

@@AviationFederation Love the way they stacked 1 engine infront of the other.... it just looks right... so different... a real evolution...

[@Shinichiro_Higuchi]

ShinMaywa US-2 is the best amphibious aircraft that employs boundary layer control technology for enhanced STOL and stall suppression performance.

[@AviationFederation]

You are absolutely right! The US-2 has also been widely recognized for its ability to operate in challenging environments, such as remote areas, disaster zones, and maritime operations because of its enhanced STOL performance. Thank you for bringing well-deserved attention to the ShinMaywa US-2!

[@brandonkerce9751]

Watching your content is becoming an after work ritual.

[@AviationFederation]

That’s inspiring! Thank you so much!

[@joecadham5100]

Great presentation, keep up your excellent work.

[@michaelmatisse2808]

It is an AI chatgpt generated channel, no human input

[@mpodonnell]

Personally, I would have made two parts to this video Single Engine Sea and Multi-engine Sea and that way the Progressive Aerodyne’s Searey would have potentially made the list since it’s been flying for over 28 years and the company has sold nearly 800 aircraft worldwide.

[@AviationFederation]

Thanks for the comment! Those are definitely fair points. I included the Searey in another list of seaplanes from the US.

[@tripleseven8361]

Yeah… Both videos I have aircraft that belong on a separate list…

[@rscott2247]

Obviously the uploader has part of his brain wandering around somewhere else !

[@SpatialGuy77]

Nooo, we don't want pt1 - pt7 videos. What's the point? I'd rather have 7 different videos. Everyone will debate what's in / what's out regardless. All is well as is. Cheers, Michael 🇦🇺

[@morinjuncker7498]

These are all exceptional aircraft, however my preference hands down would be the Grumman Goose.

[@AviationFederation]

Indeed they are all amazing. The Goose is such a great design, but much harder to come by nowadays.

[@richardbertrand8895]

I Also Like the Avic Jiaolong for its Passenger Capacity and the Distance Limit. The Price Mention did not seem too Extreme for what it Provides and for the Remote Areas that it can Access on Land and Water.

[@agusb6505]

Indonesia. Big market for electric Seaplane 16.377 islands

[@billtev9846]

Dornier Seastar is a marvel and the price is very reasonable.

[@AviationFederation]

Thought so too! Excellent as a short hop carrier.

[@billtev9846]

@@AviationFederation Yes, very ideal for that situation, avoid large airports and just hop on this one

[@drabubakarabdullah9791]

Nice

[@Amiga3000D]

Interesting video. I have followed a number of these airplanes and I have always loved the Dornier Seastar. A couple of airplanes to consider for any future videos. The Shin Meiwa US-2 is an outstanding aircraft that has been around in earlier versions (US-1) since the 1970s. It deserves to be on your list. There are also a number of Russian designs that aren’t on here. Examples are the Borey LSA and LA-8 amphibians as well as the SeaBear amphibious flying boat. I am still waiting for the final design that Burt Routan is working on and I hope to see it soon. Don’t forget the various Beriev amphibians which is a Ukrainian company. In particular, I like the Be-103 and the Be-200. Thanks for the video and I look forward to your next one.

[@AviationFederation]

Thank you so much for the excellent suggestions! We'll definitely look into these planes.

[@3migsu]

NO man, politic and competence before the reality, and even worst now. Is just undeniable that Rus has the best relation of variety/quantity ever, counting with the to fastest and biggest amphibian jets, but, no, lack of info is better now a day. Oh, and correction Beriev is not Ukrainian!

[@SovietWarryor]

The Beriev Design Bureau has nothing to do with the so-called "Ukraine". This Soviet design bureau was established in 1934 in Taganrog - in the Rostov region, and is still located there.

[@Amiga3000D]

@@SovietWarryor thank you for correcting me. apparently i was confused as to the exact location of Taganrog and which side of the border the city is on.

[@SovietWarryor]

@@Amiga3000D Well, if it's just a mistake, although, to be honest, looking at the actions of your government, it's not very hard to believe in mistakes. Well, for the future, in order to avoid "mistakes" ... the so-called "Ukraine" has nothing of its own: the anthem is a reworking of Polish, the flag was invented by the Swedes, the coat of arms - by the Austro-Hungarians ... however, "Ukraine" itself is Austrian Hungarians invented in 1890. The cities of "Ukraine" were built by the Germans, Poles and Russians. The language is a wild mixture of distorted Russian, Polish and German words. The lands within the boundaries of the present "Ukraine" were collected by the Russian tsars, Lenin and Stalin. Industry ... including design bureaus, was created by the Russians. And "Ukrainians" cannot create anything, only steal. Russians have had a saying for a hundred years: "If the hohol (nickname for Ukrainians) has not stolen anything, then the day is wasted."

[@kabayanadventuretv7081]

Why not include icon A5,where it folded wings and not mention in your vlog, it is made in USA.

[@videosallnight]

You have Super Petrel LS misspelled as Super Petrol LS in the third video chapter.

[@erinschlameus3628]

Cool video

[@AviationFederation]

Thanks!

[@onnmahmud5838]

Fantastic n affordable

[@brandonlamontcooper8141]

very awesome

[@12XploreX21]

What about SEABEAR L-65?

[@pieterbuys7165]

Favorite is the Icon A5!

[@ernestimken6969]

The Dornier Seastar is my favorite.

[@AviationFederation]

It does have its own charm!

[@bagdat3535]

What about Equator? There are two types of this aircraft: one is old Pöschel Equator (Germany), and new Equator from Norway.

[@AviationFederation]

Those actually look pretty interesting. Thanks for suggesting!

[@deck614]

For two different use, I like both the Dornier for its range and volume, than the Lisa for its tech high class and versatility (snow, sea, lakes...)

[@AviationFederation]

Excellent choices! We really wanted to feature a good variety here.

[@SpatialGuy77]

That Lisa was cool 😎. It must land on the snow using those little foils too. I'll have to check it out. Wouldn't be much suspension though ... maybe it uses wheels on snow ???

[@linzymalone2000]

The last one was the best

[@itinensanzen]

Hey where are the Beriev, theres no mention to them. Very capable seaplanes for sure.

[@AviationFederation]

Great suggestion!

[@excellenceinanimation960]

The dornier is sweet!

[@SpatialGuy77]

Nice job covering all the specs on each 👍 I'll order a Dornier and have it fitted out like a motor home. 'Aircraft Federation', that's the right billing name? Cheers, Michael 🇦🇺

[@AviationFederation]

If only! Great idea for a flying motor home though. Thank you for the comment.

[@mehmetvural8095]

have a nice day. 0 km. 2 and 4 persons. How can I learn the technical details and prices of sightseeing planes? please help me. thanks.

[@johnfoster5955]

I like them all day very good for people like to go fishing And Landon and other lakes and rivers

[@AviationFederation]

Sounds good to me.

[@daveblevins3322]

I still love the Lake Buccaneer 👍🇺🇸

[@AviationFederation]

The Lake Buccaneer is a classic! There's something timeless about its unique design for a seaplane. Have you had the chance to fly in one, or is it on your aviation bucket list?

[@ruseleyabdulshukor4693]

Wish could hear the engine sound.

[@fly4fun24]

How much ? IF Icon A5 that com only Run for 1.5h only with 2 adults, cost almost 1/2 million dollars....I can Imagine this one. beautiful plane

[@steliossdrolias2650]

Άραγε το Κινέζικο Θα κάνει για Πυρόσβεση;

[@miggyz108]

My favorite is the Dornier, but I think it's not built in Germany.

[@SpatialGuy77]

Designed in Germany by German 'Dornier'. Financial troubles, lots of would be backers ended up majority owned by Chinese company but still ended up being built in Germany. Chinese partner is/has building a manufacturing plant in China too so not sure where they will end up being manufactured in the future. It only got certification a couple of years ago I think 🤔 My bet is they will all be made in China once the factory is completed. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@charliecolorado7301]

👍🏻🇲🇽Dornier Seastar.

[@richbuckley6917]

I like the plane you cite as your # 1 choice. I’d like an option of tripling the engine horse power in a 4 place sports model perhaps converting to turbo prop engines with high altitude lake performance and climb rates for 7,000 to 20,000 foot above sea level short distance takeoffs. Also would like built in wingtop solar panels for camp outs able to charge up all the electronic junk we try to escape from, but always need to keep with us. 4 200 pound adults, 1 hunting door, and able to carry camping equipment and two weeks supply of drinking water and food. More than happy to give up passenger capacity for good performance and good range in the sports model. And an emergency zero-zero parachute system for the fully loaded aircraft. Also willing to give up 50 mph of cruse speed for all this stuff. It should also be able to handle hard landing and g-forces without the wings and engines over stressed and falling off. Would like state of the art Garmin panels pilot, copilot, and back seat panels for back seat drivers and back seat seat kids entertainment center.

[@AviationFederation]

I think that’s an excellent configuration for an end of the world scenario! Seaplanes indeed offer a lot of possibilities. Thanks for sharing! I appreciate these kinds of comments.

[@SpatialGuy77]

Forget the chute - twin engine. Don't carry bulk water. Get it from your lake or instal desal - still less weight than unstable water! Need small quad to fit in hunting door. Definitely turbo props, climb rate of 4,000 is ambitious but cool, pressurised naturally, with 31,000 ceiling and even longer range. Nice quiet little gen set. Under wing points for attaching hammocks, slide out camp kitchen, external heated shower and an auto inflatable floating air dock. Oh, built in rod holders and stubby holders around the plane ... obviously!

[@abnurtharn2927]

The Dornier Seastar looks like the great-grandchild of the Dornier Do J Wal.

[@AviationFederation]

It's fascinating to see how the Dornier Seastar pays homage to the Dornier Do J Wal and continues the tradition of amphibious aircraft from the Dornier lineage.

[@mombasasherman]

what about the cessna 206? Great content!

[@AviationFederation]

Thanks so much!

[@jayeshyeole3444]

Indian Navy Wants Dornier Seastar Aircraft

[@alexandrunistoroiu452]

Wow!, The chinesse ag600 has a f-king good price!

[@alexandrunistoroiu452]

Maybe you didn't understand well? Should be at least x10, 50millions...

[@user-or1db4st1v]

Jeg liker super petrell

[@miku7715]

Were are the Beriews?

[@AviationFederation]

Thank you for bringing attention to the Beriev aircraft, and we encourage further exploration or suggestions of other impressive amphibious brands and aircraft models.

[@SpeckleKen]

8:12 - yep, they actually chose the registration D-ICKS.

[@AviationFederation]

What an eagle-eyed observation! 😂

[@RegasRegas003]

Plus Jet Boing Mini High Speed

[@vanbrabant6791]

Sad, that the Do X, the biggest in ist kind im 1930, could not be developed further.

[@governmentisslavery]

1. Dornier website says max range of 900 nm, not 2400 nm as your video says.

[@AviationFederation]

Thank you for noticing! I’ll place it in the description box as an erratum.

[@Agislife1960]

If you consider landing fees and the cost to maintain paved runways, flying boats get more practical in certain parts of the world every year.

[@PandiTheBear]

I’d like one to be a flying house boat 🤤

[@brahmaardiansyah3187]

celundu broooooo

[@michaelsingleton9824]

How many Dornier Seastar's have been produced so far?

[@AviationFederation]

For the new generation CD2, there’s only been two reported so far.

[@whiskeytangosierra6]

I'll take the Dornier - right after I win the lottery.

[@raytaylor9152]

I want the German one

[@aj_2x170]

8:16

[@brahmaardiansyah3187]

heeee nggon gak payu .... hehehe celundu ...... hahaha sampek saiki .,,, ..... mosok .,,, nom ngarepe dewe h

[@PowhiroMus]

Dornier Seastar

[@denniswoo9334]

Dornier Seastar only range 900NM as stated in their official website., As for Jiaolong from China, I am sure is much more than USD5mil. Should be at the range of USD25mil above.

[@kassimtufail9061]

I Like German and French 3 number koie.

[@sirswerve2493]

I'll still take a Vintage Catalina over any of these planes. I feel Like I need to live a little.

[@AviationFederation]

Absolutely, there's a certain charm and sense of adventure that comes with vintage aircraft like the Catalina. Flying in a piece of aviation history can be a thrilling and nostalgic experience.

[@nighthawk0077]

I think the Dornier can make it from L.A. to Hawaii - just barely. And hey if you have unfavourable head winds you can still land pretty damn close to the island and radio for some extra gas 😅

[@AviationFederation]

That's one creative way to make it work! Unfavorable head winds might just turn into an unexpected island adventure.

[@paulpowell4871]

I can see Chinese soldiers landing close to Taiwan on that sea plane.

[@ナハスリスリム]

世界最高峰の飛行挺をお求めなら日本製のUS-2をご検討下さい。波高さ3mでも離着水出来る性能です。

[@AviationFederation]

新明和 US-2 にご注目いただきありがとうございます。すごい飛行機ですね！

[@petergray6800]

Super peterl for me

[@TexasGTO]

8:12 D-ICKS

[@Threetails]

Anyone else notice the registration number on the Dornier? 😆🍆

[@killingfields1424]

Seastar though Dornier is now owned by china, formerly a german aircraft company

[@MrDenniswoo]

You cannot get China AG600 for USD5mil. It should be around USD30 to 50mil, as it cover range to 4500km and 50passengers. Dornier only can carry 12 passengers, 2000 km cost USD7mil. AG600 should be no1 spot.

[@rondunlop985]

Start saving kids!

[@ihabphelobos7455]

Akoya is the best design.

[@jjkdutch]

Bi wing

[@mattaikay925]

is this a chinese video

[@a.jacobson2932]

Not practical for the average civilian pilot. Maybe do a $50 - $100k vid for us non-millionaires? 😮

[@AviationFederation]

That's a great suggestion! There are indeed many affordable amphibious airplanes available in the $50,000 to $100,000 price range that cater to the needs of us regular pilot-owners. They may be used options that are typically smaller in size and may have more modest performance capabilities compared to their higher-end counterparts. Stay tuned for more content!

[@cihandalcali]

Where is ICON A5 ??

[@MrPaige222]

Due to the lawsuits, the price has risen from 180k to almost half a million.

[@RegasRegas003]

Jobs wash brush or Pilots Plant , BIG Family Tour again , High Dollar

[@myemail5457]

Airfish

[@williammuir638]

Chinese craft is most practical and cost efficient.

[@AviationFederation]

Fair enough, Chinese amphibious aircraft often come with competitive pricing, making them an attractive choice for various industries and government agencies.

[@ThetPe-it5fe]

ဟ မြန်မာ့ပင်လယ်နေရာတိုင်းအချိန်မရွေးဆို မဖြစ်ဘူး သဲသောင်ပေါ်ကထပျံ ဆင်းမှဖြစ်မယ်. လှိုင်း လေတွေ အင်အားကောင်းချိန်ဘယ်ရောက်သွားမှန်းတောင်သိမှာမဟုတ်ဘူး စိတ်ဝင်စားတယ် ကမ်းခြေနဲ့က မနီးမဝေး မနိမ့်မမြင့်ဆိုရင် မဆိုးဘူးထင်ရတယ်

[@RobertoRMOLA]

This AVIC AG600 is a blatant copy of the excellent Japanese ShinMaywa US-2. Shame on you, China! It doesn't surprise me though...

[@W0lfbr0ther]

Totally agree.

[@allangamayev3614]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AustNRail]

Chinese looks like a knock off of a Russian amphibious aircraft.

[@W0lfbr0ther]

Actually, it is much more likely to be a knockoff of the Japanese Shin Maywa US-2. Which is why I feel that that Amphibian should have been mentioned instead...

[@srinivassiddarth]

The chinese avic is the best for the price and specs. Dornier is good but too expensive. 🤣🤣🤣

[@AviationFederation]

Thank you for sharing your opinion! The Chinese AVIC aircraft certainly offers competitive pricing and specifications. It's important to consider a variety of factors, including price, specifications, and personal preferences, when selecting the best aircraft. While Dornier may be on the higher end in terms of cost, it also offers its own unique features and capabilities. Ultimately, the best choice depends on individual needs and priorities.

[@jean-francoislemieux5509]

i don't know why the "chinese" seaplane is in this list... obviously a Beriev derivative (copied or stolen). Nobody could buy one, and who would want to fly in anything vaguely russian or chinese nowadays?

[@AviationFederation]

We understand your concern about the origins of certain aircraft. The list includes a diverse range of seaplanes, and while some may share design influences, it's essential to evaluate each aircraft on its individual merits. What specific features or characteristics do you prioritize in a seaplane?

[@عامرالبيضاني-و1خ]

Akoya lisa

[@phornthip1991]

Make Germany great again.

[@igorderka4960]

...and where do you have the Russian Beriev B 200... clearly the best amphibious aircraft ?...

[@AviationFederation]

While the Russian Beriev B-200 is indeed a remarkable amphibious aircraft, the list we provided focused on a selection of popular and noteworthy aircraft models. Indeed, the Beriev B-200 is known for its impressive capabilities and unique design, making it a notable choice in its category. However, the list may not include every aircraft available, but rather highlights a range of options. Thank you for mentioning the Beriev, and it's undoubtedly an aircraft worth exploring for its amphibious capabilities.

[@igorderka4960]

@@AviationFederation ...sorry but if you don't have the Beriev B200 on your list...even on the first place then your list is ridiculous...Beriev is unmatched in every way...and I know what I'm talking about because we were looking for the best amphibious aircraft and the others did not even come close to its characteristics... by the way, in addition to the B200, Beriev also makes larger or smaller models... anyway, you probably won't be an expert...😆

[@mendozaconsultation]

ALL planes should be amphibious.