ID this amphibian

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Hi,

I can recognize this amphibian aircraft,please ID it.
 

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Hesham, can you give us the source as a starting point?
First guess would be Ryan... ???
 
fightingirish said:
Hesham, can you give us the source as a starting point?
First guess would be Ryan... ???

Doesn't look that old to me, and not THAT American, either... ::)
Just my two cents, anyway.
 
I would say Russian, just because they are big proponents of amphibians, although it does not have a Beriev look to it.
 
Looks like an evolved version of the Gioia "Skyshark" of Mechanix Illustrated fame:



aquajet-2.jpg


http://nauticair450.blogspot.com/2009/04/nauticair-450.html

skyshark-5.jpg
 
Orionblamblam said:
Looks like an evolved version of the Gioia "Skyshark" of Mechanix Illustrated fame:



aquajet-2.jpg


http://nauticair450.blogspot.com/2009/04/nauticair-450.html

skyshark-5.jpg
Sure does. I think you've nailed it! -SP
 
Forgive me,

I am not sure about it,if it is real or fake project,I found the picture
in this site which I just remember;

http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/bush-float-flying/2359-return-seaplane.html
 

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