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Boeing 727 And C-130 Float Planes?

Fanofjets From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 1895 posts, RR: 3
Posted (4 years 2 months 1 week 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 6424 times:

Though I have seen and read quite a bit about unusual airliner modifications (in this forum and while surfing the 'Net), the idea of a Boeing 727 on pontoons is entirely new to me.

More here, including the US Navy Blue Angels C-130:
http://www.hydrolance.net/AircraftFlightPontoons-HARTH.htm

For those who simply would say, "Whatever floats your boat," flightless airliner-to-boat conversions (similar to that of the former Howard Hughes Boeing 307 Stratoliner conversion), go here:

http://www.hydrolance.net/page38.htm

For those who need a larger three-holer, you could buy one of these:

I know it's probably fantasy, but it makes for an unusual diversion, anyway!

The aeroplane has unveiled for us the true face of the earth. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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MKE22 From United States of America, joined Nov 2007, 1111 posts, RR: 2
Reply 1, posted (4 years 2 months 1 week 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 6052 times:

Quoting Fanofjets (Thread starter):
Though I have seen and read quite a bit about unusual airliner modifications (in this forum and while surfing the 'Net), the idea of a Boeing 727 on pontoons is entirely new to me.

Hahaha I always wondered if this would be a good way for airlines to get people right to the water in mass (YES!). How cool would it be to see one of these?? (Won't happen haha) Smile

If Your not pissed, your not trying

2175301 From United States of America, joined May 2007, 983 posts, RR: 0
Reply 2, posted (4 years 2 months 1 week 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 5773 times:

Maintenance of the Engine and other aircraft items would be a real challenge.... You would need a floating barge with a crane.

I think you would do better by using normal marine engines in the water hull. Although, use of a "used" aircraft bridge/passanger "tube" might be a cheap way to build an interesting water craft.

Cadet57 From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 9081 posts, RR: 34
Reply 3, posted (4 years 2 months 1 week 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 5718 times:

Quoting MKE22 (Reply 1):
Hahaha I always wondered if this would be a good way for airlines to get people right to the water in mass (YES!).

Fly... Nevermind, it'll end up being a 30 reply flamefest. Wink

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