The Russian company Beriev had this interesting amphibian at OSH
Look how close the wing is to the water for ground effect
and the length of the  wing strakes. The Russians know a lot about
flight in ground effect.

They ought to, the russian version of our sub spotters; P-2's, P-3's is a huge amphib.
...Chrissi

I saw one of the jet powered amphibs fly at an Auckland air show a few years ago.
Very impressive indeed.

Paul Lamar
 
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