Hydra flying boat

The Hydra flying boat was a large amphibious aircraft developed in the 1930s by the American company Sikorsky. It was designed to take off and land on both water and land, featuring a boat-like fuselage with a tailwheel and large wings with floats. Powered by multiple engines mounted above the wings, it could carry passengers and cargo over long distances without the need for runways, making it ideal for maritime and remote region operations. Its versatility and robust design made it an important aircraft for reconnaissance, transport, and search-and-rescue missions during its era.