Aquaflight Aqua I
Aquaflight · United States · first flew 1946 · light aircraft
The Aquaflight Aqua I, also known as the W-6, was a six-seat amphibious aircraft developed in the United States shortly after the Second World War. It was designed by Meredith Wardle.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Amphibious flying boat
- High wing
- Two Lycoming O-290 piston engines
Look for a high-wing twin-engined amphibian with a boat hull and a span of about 11 m.
Specifications
- The Aquaflight Aqua I has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.13 m (37 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1946. It was powered by two 125 hp Lycoming O-290 four-cylinder piston engines.
Variants
The Aqua I was also known as the W-6.
Where you'll see it
It was a civil utility aircraft with a crew of one pilot and five passengers.
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