AMPHIBIA Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: aeronautical engineering; manufacture of seaplanes and amphibians. SUBSTANCE: amphibian has hull with narrowed aft section, tail unit and cargo hatch. Aft section of hull has raised tip to height of limiting wave for flying vehicle. Besides, cargo loading ramp is provided under cargo hatch. This ramp is movable and swivel and its upper edge is used as lower edge of cargo hatch. EFFECT: ease in use of cargo hatch in handling cargoes both when afloat at ship's motions up to limiting level and on ground with long and large-size cargoes. 6 dwg